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Gillow Family History

Gillow Name Meaning

English: from Gillow Manor in Hentland (Hereforshire) or perhaps Gillow Heath in Biddulph (Staffordshire).

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


Similar surnames: Gilboy, Kellow, Callow, Dillon, Willow, Gill, Gielow, Giller, Gallo

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Where is the Gillow family from?

You can see how Gillow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gillow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 129 Gillow families living in Lancashire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Gillow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gillow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillow 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 did your Gillow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gillow. 60% of Gillow men worked as a General Labourer and 66% of Gillow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gillow were Retired Cotton Bleacher and Dressmaker. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Retired Cotton Bleacher
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Private Means
    13%
  • Cotton Weaver
    6%
  • Dressmaker
    5%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gillow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillow 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 672 immigration records available for the last name Gillow. 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 448 military records available for the last name Gillow. For the veterans among your Gillow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillow lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gillow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gillow in 1959 was 60, and 68 in 2004.

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