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Gilner Family History

Gilner Name Meaning

English: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Giller, Kilner, Gilder, Milner, Filer, Tinner, Gunner, Gerner, Guler

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Where is the Gilner family from?

You can see how Gilner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gilner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gilner family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilner's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gilner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gilner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gilner. 30% of Gilner men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Gilner women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gilner were Butcher and Housework. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Butcher
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housework
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gilner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilner 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Gilner. 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 298 military records available for the last name Gilner. For the veterans among your Gilner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gilner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gilner in 1963 was 66, and 79 in 2004.

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