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Gillgannon Family History

Gillgannon 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: Galgano, Gillian, Gannon, Mcgannon, Gillman, Willmann, Giuliano

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Where is the Gillgannon family from?

You can see how Gillgannon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillgannon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gillgannon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gillgannon families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gillgannon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gillgannon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillgannon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gillgannon ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Gillgannon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillgannon 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Gillgannon. 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 23 military records available for the last name Gillgannon. For the veterans among your Gillgannon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillgannon lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Gillgannon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gillgannon in 1972 was 75, and 68 in 2004.

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