Gilgren Family History

Gilgren Surname 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: Gilgen, Gillen, Wigren, Helgren, Gilger, Ilgen, Ahlgren, Halgren, Walgren, Pilgreen

76	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
12	Military Records
4	Immigration Records
27	Census and Voter Lists
115	Member Trees

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Where is the Gilgren family from?

You can see how Gilgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilgren family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gilgren family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilgren's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gilgren families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilgren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Gilgren ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gilgren.

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Unpaid domestic duties

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What Gilgren family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 27 census records available for the last name Gilgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilgren census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Gilgren. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 12 military records available for the last name Gilgren. For the veterans among your Gilgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilgren lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Gilgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gilgren in 1969 was 73, and 78 in 2001.

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Gilgren Surname Meaning

Where is the Gilgren family from?

What did your Gilgren ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gilgren.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Gilgren family records will you find?

What is the average Gilgren lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Gilgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gilgren in 1969 was 73, and 78 in 2001.

Gilgren Family History

Gilgren Surname Meaning

234 record(s) for Gilgren

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Gilgren Surname Meaning

234 record(s) for Gilgren

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Where is the Gilgren family from?

What did your Gilgren ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Gilgren family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Gilgren lifespan?

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