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Gillim Family History

Gillim Surname Meaning

English (Worcestershire): variant of Gilliam. This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gillim family from?

You can see how Gillim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillim family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gillim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Gillim families living in Somerset. This was about 44% of all the recorded Gillim's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Gillim families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillim 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 Gillim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gillim. 40% of Gillim men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Gillim women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gillim were New Worker and Housewife.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    25%
  • Candy Maker
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Gillim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gillim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillim 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Gillim. 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 290 military records available for the last name Gillim. For the veterans among your Gillim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillim lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gillim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gillim in 1962 was 71, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillim 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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