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Gillad Family History

Gillad 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: Gillard, Gilland, Gillan, Gillam, Gill, Villa, Villar, Millan, Galla

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Where is the Gillad family from?

You can see how Gillad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillad family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gillad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 3 Gillad families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gillad's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gillad families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Gillad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillad 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Gillad. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gillad. For the veterans among your Gillad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillad lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Gillad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gillad in 1983 was 65, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillad 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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