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Gilam Family History

Gilam 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: Gillam, Gilham, Milam, Gill, Giles, Alam, Vilar, Vila, Vilas, Pilat

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Where is the Gilam family from?

You can see how Gilam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gilam family living in Sussex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gilam's in United Kingdom. Sussex and 1 other county had the highest population of Gilam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilam 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 Gilam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gilam. 60% of Gilam men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gilam women worked as a Housework.

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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
    60%
  • Farm Hand
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Gilam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 664 census records available for the last name Gilam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilam 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Gilam. 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 77 military records available for the last name Gilam. For the veterans among your Gilam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilam lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1997, in the United States, Gilam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gilam in 1984 was 86, and 79 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilam ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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