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Gilgus Family History

Gilgus Name 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: Wilgus, Kilgus, Giles, Gilgen, Gillis, Gilles, Gilger, Gills, Wielgus

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilgus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Gilgus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilgus 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Gilgus. 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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There are 24 military records available for the last name Gilgus. For the veterans among your Gilgus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilgus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gilgus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gilgus in 1966 was 73, and 93 in 2003.

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