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Gillering Family History

Gillering 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: Gilling, Gilleran, Giering, Billing, Goldring, Giller, Pilling

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Where is the Gillering family from?

You can see how Gillering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillering family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gillering families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gillering families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Gillering's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gillering families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillering surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Gillering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillering 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gillering. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gillering. For the veterans among your Gillering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillering lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1986, in the United States, Gillering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gillering in 1976 was 80, and 91 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillering 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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