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Gillenson Family History

Gillenson 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: Ellenson, Milleson, Tillerson, Gilkerson, Gilkeson, Allenson

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Where is the Gillenson family from?

You can see how Gillenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillenson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gillenson families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gillenson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gillenson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillenson 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 Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Gillenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillenson 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Gillenson. 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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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Gillenson. For the veterans among your Gillenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillenson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Gillenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gillenson in 1971 was 81, and 99 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillenson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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