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Van Gilse Family History

Van Gilse 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: Van Cise, Van Hise, Van Gilder, Van Zile, Van Tine, Van Dale, Van Til

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Gilse 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 54 census records available for the last name Van Gilse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Gilse 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Van Gilse. 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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There are 11 military records available for the last name Van Gilse. For the veterans among your Van Gilse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Gilse lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2002, in the United States, Van Gilse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Van Gilse in 1994 was 72, and 87 in 2002.

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