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Gillaugh Family History

Gillaugh 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: Killough, Silbaugh, Gillard, Gilling, Sirbaugh, Bullough, Gilland

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Where is the Gillaugh family from?

You can see how Gillaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gillaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gillaugh families living in Ohio. This was about 53% of all the recorded Gillaugh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gillaugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillaugh 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 140 census records available for the last name Gillaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillaugh 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gillaugh. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gillaugh. For the veterans among your Gillaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillaugh lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gillaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gillaugh in 1964 was 74, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillaugh 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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