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Gilden Name Meaning

Dutch: variant with an unrounded vowel of Gulden . Or a variant of Gilde .

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


Similar surnames: Gillen, Nolden, Wilden, Gilde, Millen, Linden, Hilde, Willen, Milde

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Where is the Gilden family from?

You can see how Gilden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Gilden families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gilden's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Gilden families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gilden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gilden. 21% of Gilden men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Gilden women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gilden were Proprietor and New Worker. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    18%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Typist
    11%
  • New Worker
    11%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Gilden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilden 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gilden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 702 military records available for the last name Gilden. For the veterans among your Gilden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilden lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gilden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gilden in 1958 was 47, and 81 in 2004.

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