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Gilham Family History

Gilham Surname Meaning

English (southeastern): variant of Gilliam.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gilham family from?

You can see how Gilham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 317 Gilham families living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gilham's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Gilham families in 1891.
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What did your Gilham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gilham. 13% of Gilham men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Gilham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gilham were Retired and Housekeeper.

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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

  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Bus Conductor
    5%
  • Retired
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    2%

What Gilham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Gilham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilham 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gilham. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Gilham. For the veterans among your Gilham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilham lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Gilham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gilham in 1949 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilham 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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