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Gillary Family History

Gillary 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: Hillary, Gillard, Villar, Giller, Millard, Billard, Pillard, Gilliard

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Where is the Gillary family from?

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

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gillary. 100% of Gillary men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Gillary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillary 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Gillary. 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 20 military records available for the last name Gillary. For the veterans among your Gillary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillary lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Gillary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gillary in 1964 was 68, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillary 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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