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Gillia Family History

Gillia 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: Gillian, Gillis, Gillig, Gilliam, Giglia, Gallia, Gillie, Gillim

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Where is the Gillia family from?

You can see how Gillia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillia family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gillia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gillia families living in Staffordshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gillia's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Gillia families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillia 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 Gillia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gillia. 32% of Gillia men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Gillia women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gillia were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Housework
    25%

What Gillia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gillia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillia 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Gillia. 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 73 military records available for the last name Gillia. For the veterans among your Gillia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillia lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gillia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gillia in 1965 was 73, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillia 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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