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Gilliece Family History

Gilliece 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: Gillies, Gillie, Gillick, Giller, Gullick, Gilliard, Gilling, Gillen

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Where is the Gilliece family from?

You can see how Gilliece families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilliece family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilliece families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gilliece family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilliece's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Gilliece families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilliece 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 237 census records available for the last name Gilliece. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilliece 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Gilliece. 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 28 military records available for the last name Gilliece. For the veterans among your Gilliece ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilliece lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2000, in the United States, Gilliece life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gilliece in 1959 was 49, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilliece 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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