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Gillead Family History

Gillead 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: Gillean, Giller, Gillard, Gilliard, Gillen, Gillett, Gillian, Gillham

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Where is the Gillead family from?

You can see how Gillead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillead family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gillead families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Gillead families living in Cumberland. This was about 69% of all the recorded Gillead's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Gillead families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillead 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 Gillead ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gillead. 100% of Gillead 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gillead family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Gillead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillead 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Gillead. 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 34 military records available for the last name Gillead. For the veterans among your Gillead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillead lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1990, in the United States, Gillead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gillead in 1971 was 84, and 65 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gillead

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillead 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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