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Gillage Family History

Gillage 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: Millage, Gullage, Gillard, Gille, Gilland, Gillan, Gillig, Gillam

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Where is the Gillage family from?

You can see how Gillage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillage family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gillage families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gillage families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Gillage's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Gillage families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillage 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 44 census records available for the last name Gillage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillage 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gillage. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gillage. For the veterans among your Gillage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillage lifespan?

Average Gillage life expectancy in 1983 was 96 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillage 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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