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Jill Family History

Jill Surname Meaning

see Gill.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Jill family from?

You can see how Jill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Jill families living in Kent. This was about 30% of all the recorded Jill's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Jill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jill 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 Jill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jill. 100% of Jill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Jill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jill 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Jill. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Jill. For the veterans among your Jill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jill lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jill in 1963 was 84, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jill 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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