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Gilhan Family History

Gilhan 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: Gillan, Gilman, Gilham, Givhan, Gahan, Galvan, Millan, Milan, Milian

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Where is the Gilhan family from?

You can see how Gilhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilhan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gilhan families living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gilhan's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Gilhan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilhan 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 Gilhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Timber Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gilhan. 100% of Gilhan men worked as a Timber Cutter. .

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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

  • Timber Cutter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Gilhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilhan 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Gilhan. 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 20 military records available for the last name Gilhan. For the veterans among your Gilhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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