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Gilfillian Family History

Gilfillian 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: Gilfillan, Gillian, Gililland, Gillilan, Gilliland, Hillian, Gillman

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Where is the Gilfillian family from?

You can see how Gilfillian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilfillian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gilfillian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gilfillian families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gilfillian's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gilfillian families in 1891.
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What did your Gilfillian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gilfillian. 60% of Gilfillian men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Gilfillian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 606 census records available for the last name Gilfillian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilfillian 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Gilfillian. 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 74 military records available for the last name Gilfillian. For the veterans among your Gilfillian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilfillian lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Gilfillian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gilfillian in 1975 was 93, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilfillian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilfillian 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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