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Jillings Family History

Jillings Surname Meaning

see Gillings.

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


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Where is the Jillings family from?

You can see how Jillings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jillings family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Jillings families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 63 Jillings families living in Suffolk. This was about 73% of all the recorded Jillings's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Jillings families in 1891.
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What did your Jillings ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jillings. 100% of Jillings men worked as a Carpenter joiner and 85% of Jillings 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

  • Carpenter joiner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Retired
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    4%

What Jillings family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jillings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jillings 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Jillings. 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 170 military records available for the last name Jillings. For the veterans among your Jillings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jillings lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1993, in the United States, Jillings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Jillings in 1984 was 67, and 87 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jillings

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jillings 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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