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Where is the Gillson family from?
You can see how Gillson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gillson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 102 Gillson families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Gillson's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Gillson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gillson. 19% of Gillson men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Gillson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gillson were Lorry Driver and Housekeeper. .
Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Gillson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gillson in 1951 was 64, and 65 in 2004.