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Gillaim Family History

Gillaim 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, Gillim, Gillard, Gillham, Killam, Gillis, Gilland, Pillai

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Where is the Gillaim family from?

You can see how Gillaim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillaim family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gillaim families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Gillaim family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Gillaim's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gillaim families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillaim 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 83 census records available for the last name Gillaim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillaim 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gillaim. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gillaim. For the veterans among your Gillaim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillaim lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1993, in the United States, Gillaim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gillaim in 1977 was 74, and 64 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillaim 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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