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Gillican Family History

Gillican 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, Gilligan, Gillilan, Gillihan, Millican, Gilliland, Silliman

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Where is the Gillican family from?

You can see how Gillican families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillican family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gillican families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Gillican families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gillican's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gillican families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillican 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 117 census records available for the last name Gillican. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillican 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Gillican. 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 30 military records available for the last name Gillican. For the veterans among your Gillican ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillican lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1992, in the United States, Gillican life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gillican in 1976 was 92, and 92 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillican 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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