Gilsinan Family History

Gilsinan 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: Gilsenan, Gillian, Gilligan, Gillilan, Gillihan, Gilstrap, Milian, Gilpin, Gilliland, Guinan

160	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
16	Military Records
18	Immigration Records
53	Census and Voter Lists
91	Member Trees

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Where is the Gilsinan family from?

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

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

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Census Record

There are 53 census records available for the last name Gilsinan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilsinan 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gilsinan. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gilsinan. For the veterans among your Gilsinan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilsinan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Gilsinan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gilsinan in 1959 was 57, and 88 in 2002.

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Gilsinan Surname Meaning

Where is the Gilsinan family from?

What Gilsinan family records will you find?

What is the average Gilsinan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Gilsinan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gilsinan in 1959 was 57, and 88 in 2002.

Gilsinan Family History

Gilsinan Surname Meaning

338 record(s) for Gilsinan

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Gilsinan Surname Meaning

338 record(s) for Gilsinan

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Where is the Gilsinan family from?

What Gilsinan family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Gilsinan lifespan?

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