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Gilje Family History

Gilje 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: Gille, Gilde, Gile, Gill, Gale, Giles, Pille, Galle, Giove, Gole

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Where is the Gilje family from?

You can see how Gilje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilje family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Gilje families living in North Dakota. This was about 70% of all the recorded Gilje's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Gilje families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilje surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gilje ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Wrapper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gilje. 100% of Gilje men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gilje women worked as a Wrapper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Wrapper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Gilje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilje 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Gilje. 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 58 military records available for the last name Gilje. For the veterans among your Gilje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilje lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gilje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gilje in 1961 was 50, and 97 in 2004.

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