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Gilliun Family History

Gilliun 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: Gillian, Gillion, Gillin, Gilpin, Gilling, Gillen, Hillian, Killin

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Where is the Gilliun family from?

You can see how Gilliun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilliun family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Gilliun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gilliun family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilliun's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Gilliun families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilliun 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 78 census records available for the last name Gilliun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilliun 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gilliun. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gilliun. For the veterans among your Gilliun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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