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Gilluly Family History

Gilluly 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: Gilley, Gillum, Gillooly, Gillund, Gilly, Gillogly, Gill, Hillary

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Where is the Gilluly family from?

You can see how Gilluly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilluly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gilluly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Gilluly families living in Lancashire. This was about 93% of all the recorded Gilluly's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gilluly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilluly 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 Gilluly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gilluly. 19% of Gilluly men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Gilluly women worked as a School Teacher.

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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

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Electrician
    19%
  • Accountant
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gilluly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilluly 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Gilluly. 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 184 military records available for the last name Gilluly. For the veterans among your Gilluly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilluly lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2003, in the United States, Gilluly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gilluly in 1941 was 48, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilluly 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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