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Gylland Family History

Gylland 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: Gilland, Galland, Holland, Calland, Garland, Ryland, Hyland, Gillard

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Where is the Gylland family from?

You can see how Gylland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gylland family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gylland family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gylland's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Gylland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gylland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gylland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gylland. 34% of Gylland men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
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What Gylland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Gylland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gylland 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Gylland. 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 83 military records available for the last name Gylland. For the veterans among your Gylland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gylland lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gylland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gylland in 1963 was 62, and 86 in 2003.

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