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Gyllenhaal Family History

Gyllenhaal Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mendenhall, Greenhill, Ellena, Lilienthal, Dillehay, Gillen

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Where is the Gyllenhaal family from?

You can see how Gyllenhaal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gyllenhaal family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gyllenhaal families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gyllenhaal's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gyllenhaal families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Gyllenhaal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gyllenhaal census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 68 immigration records available for the last name Gyllenhaal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Gyllenhaal. For the veterans among your Gyllenhaal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gyllenhaal lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Gyllenhaal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gyllenhaal in 1964 was 80, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gyllenhaal ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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