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Gillery Family History

Gillery 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: Giller, Gallery, Gilley, Hillery, Tillery, Sillery, Hillary, Geller

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Where is the Gillery family from?

You can see how Gillery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillery family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gillery families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Gillery families living in Yorkshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Gillery's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gillery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillery 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 Gillery ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gillery. 100% of Gillery 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 708 census records available for the last name Gillery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillery 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Gillery. 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 87 military records available for the last name Gillery. For the veterans among your Gillery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillery lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Gillery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gillery in 1972 was 63, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gillery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillery 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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