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Gilland Family History

Gilland Surname Meaning

Scottish (Renfrewshire) and Irish: shortened form of Gilliland.

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


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Where is the Gilland family from?

You can see how Gilland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 24 Gilland families living in Cornwall. This was about 21% of all the recorded Gilland's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Gilland families in 1891.
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What did your Gilland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gilland. 100% of Gilland men worked as a Carpenter and 87% of Gilland 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    14%

What Gilland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Gilland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilland 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 Gilland. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gilland. For the veterans among your Gilland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilland lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Gilland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gilland in 1945 was 38, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilland 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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