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Gilhus Family History

Gilhus 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: Giles, Melhus, Gelhaus, Gillis, Gilles, Gills, Wilgus, Glaus, Gilkes

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Where is the Gilhus family from?

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

What did your Gilhus ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gilhus ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Gilhus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilhus 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Gilhus. 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 29 military records available for the last name Gilhus. For the veterans among your Gilhus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilhus lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1992, in the United States, Gilhus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gilhus in 1973 was 75, and 75 in 1992.

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