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Gillam Family History

Gillam Surname Meaning

English: variant of Gilliam. Welsh: Anglicized form of Gwilliam.

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


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Where is the Gillam family from?

You can see how Gillam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gillam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 245 Gillam families living in Sussex. This was about 19% of all the recorded Gillam's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Gillam families in 1891.
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What did your Gillam 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 Gillam. 12% of Gillam men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Gillam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gillam were Builders Labourer and Private Means.

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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
    12%
  • Bricklayer
    9%
  • Gardener
    8%
  • Builders Labourer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%

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Census Records

There are 54,000 census records available for the last name Gillam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillam 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Gillam. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Gillam. For the veterans among your Gillam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillam lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Gillam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gillam in 1944 was 54, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillam 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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