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Gillas Family History

Gillas 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: Gallas, Gillis, Gilles, Gills, Gillan, Villas, Gillam, Gill, Pallas

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Where is the Gillas family from?

You can see how Gillas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gillas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Gillas families living in Northumberland. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gillas's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Gillas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gillas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gillas. 38% of Gillas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gillas women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Waiter
    25%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Farming
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gillas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillas 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Gillas. 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 Gillas. For the veterans among your Gillas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gillas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gillas in 1965 was 45, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillas 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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