Gilien Family History

Gilien 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, Lilien, Gilden, Giles, Gulden, Lien, Glen, Millen, Hillen

76	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
34	Military Records
45	Immigration Records
46	Census and Voter Lists
6	Member Trees

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Where is the Gilien family from?

You can see how Gilien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilien family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Gilien family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilien's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Gilien families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilien 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 Gilien family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 46 census records available for the last name Gilien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilien 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Gilien. 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 34 military records available for the last name Gilien. For the veterans among your Gilien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilien lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1971, in the United States, Gilien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gilien in 1967 was 53, and 45 in 1971.

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Gilien Surname Meaning

Where is the Gilien family from?

What Gilien family records will you find?

What is the average Gilien lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1971, in the United States, Gilien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gilien in 1967 was 53, and 45 in 1971.

Gilien Family History

Gilien Surname Meaning

207 record(s) for Gilien

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Gilien Surname Meaning

207 record(s) for Gilien

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Where is the Gilien family from?

What Gilien family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Gilien lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gilien family tree

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