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Gilleeney Family History

Gilleeney 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: Killeen, Gillen, Gilley, Gillette, Gillean, Greeney, Glenney, Gulley

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Where is the Gilleeney family from?

You can see how Gilleeney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilleeney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Gilleeney families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Gilleeney family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilleeney's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gilleeney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilleeney 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 Gilleeney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gilleeney. 100% of Gilleeney men worked as an Incapacitated and 67% of Gilleeney 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

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    34%

What Gilleeney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Gilleeney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilleeney 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Gilleeney. 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 17 military records available for the last name Gilleeney. For the veterans among your Gilleeney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilleeney lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1993, in the United States, Gilleeney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gilleeney in 1982 was 75, and 88 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilleeney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilleeney 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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