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Jillard Family History

Jillard Surname Meaning

see Gillard.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Jillard family from?

You can see how Jillard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jillard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jillard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Jillard families living in Devon. This was about 53% of all the recorded Jillard's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Jillard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jillard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jillard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jillard. 100% of Jillard men worked as an Incapacitated and 100% of Jillard 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jillard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jillard 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 Jillard. 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 197 military records available for the last name Jillard. For the veterans among your Jillard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jillard lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Jillard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jillard in 1969 was 71, and 88 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jillard 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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