Gilens Family History

Gilens 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: Giles, Givens, Miles, Glen, Wiles, Gilgen, Gillen, Galen, Iles, Biles

158	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
1	Military Records
8	Immigration Records
61	Census and Voter Lists
68	Member Trees

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Where is the Gilens family from?

You can see how Gilens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilens family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gilens family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilens's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gilens families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilens 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 61 census records available for the last name Gilens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilens 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gilens. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gilens. For the veterans among your Gilens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilens lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2003, in the United States, Gilens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gilens in 1990 was 86, and 98 in 2003.

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Gilens Surname Meaning

Where is the Gilens family from?

What Gilens family records will you find?

What is the average Gilens lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2003, in the United States, Gilens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gilens in 1990 was 86, and 98 in 2003.

Gilens Family History

Gilens Surname Meaning

296 record(s) for Gilens

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Gilens Surname Meaning

296 record(s) for Gilens

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Where is the Gilens family from?

What Gilens family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Gilens family history

What is the average Gilens lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gilens family tree

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