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Gillogly Family History

Gillogly Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Gallogly.

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


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Where is the Gillogly family from?

You can see how Gillogly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillogly family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gillogly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there were 6 Gillogly families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Gillogly's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gillogly families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillogly 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 Gillogly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gillogly. 39% of Gillogly men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Gillogly women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gillogly were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

What Gillogly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gillogly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillogly 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Gillogly. 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 598 military records available for the last name Gillogly. For the veterans among your Gillogly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillogly lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Gillogly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gillogly in 1944 was 38, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gillogly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillogly 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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