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Gilleo Family History

Gilleo Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Galley, Gill, Goller, Gilles, Giller, Gilley, Gillet, Illes, Gilder

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Where is the Gilleo family from?

You can see how Gilleo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilleo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilleo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Gilleo families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilleo's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Gilleo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilleo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gilleo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gilleo. 56% of Gilleo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gilleo women worked as a New Worker. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Chauffeur
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gilleo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilleo 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Gilleo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 506 military records available for the last name Gilleo. For the veterans among your Gilleo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilleo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gilleo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gilleo in 1962 was 79, and 67 in 2003.

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