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Gilgosch Family History

Gilgosch 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: Grosch, Losch, Gosch, Giersch, Gingrich, Blosch, Gillock, Hirsch

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Where is the Gilgosch family from?

You can see how Gilgosch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilgosch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gilgosch family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gilgosch's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Gilgosch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilgosch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gilgosch ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Gilgosch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilgosch 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Gilgosch. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gilgosch. For the veterans among your Gilgosch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilgosch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Gilgosch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gilgosch in 1962 was 47, and 83 in 2000.

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