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Gillier Family History

Gillier 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, Hillier, Gallier, Gillmer, Gillies, Gillie, Willier, Geller

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Where is the Gillier family from?

You can see how Gillier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillier family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gillier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 6 Gillier families living in Ayrshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Gillier's in Scotland. Ayrshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Gillier families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillier 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 Gillier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gillier. 67% of Gillier men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farmers Son
    34%

What Gillier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 802 census records available for the last name Gillier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillier 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 505 immigration records available for the last name Gillier. 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 36 military records available for the last name Gillier. For the veterans among your Gillier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillier lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Gillier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gillier in 1987 was 46, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gillier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillier 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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