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Gillikin Family History

Gillikin Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Gilligan .

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


Similar surnames: Millikin, Gillihan, Milliken, Gillin, Gillian, Gillilan, Millikan

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Where is the Gillikin family from?

You can see how Gillikin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillikin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gillikin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 17 Gillikin families living in North Carolina. This was about 94% of all the recorded Gillikin's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Gillikin families in 1840.
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What did your Gillikin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer W P A and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gillikin. 12% of Gillikin men worked as a Laborer W P A and 55% of Gillikin women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gillikin were Laborer and Cashier. .

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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 W P A
    12%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    55%
  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Cashier
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gillikin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillikin 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Gillikin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gillikin. For the veterans among your Gillikin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillikin lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Gillikin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gillikin in 1954 was 53, and 67 in 2004.

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