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Gillem Family History

Gillem Surname Meaning

English and Welsh: variant of Gilliam and Gwilliam. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Gillem family from?

You can see how Gillem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillem family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gillem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gillem family living in Essex. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gillem's in United Kingdom. Essex and 3 other counties had the highest population of Gillem families in 1891.
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What did your Gillem ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gillem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillem 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Gillem. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Gillem. For the veterans among your Gillem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillem lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gillem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gillem in 1963 was 68, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gillem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillem 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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