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Gillund Family History

Gillund Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name Old Norse Gildalundr where ceremonial feasts (gildi) were arranged.

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


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Where is the Gillund family from?

You can see how Gillund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillund family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gillund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gillund families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gillund's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Gillund families in 1891.
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What did your Gillund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gillund. 41% of Gillund men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gillund women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    41%
  • Farm Laborer
    26%
  • Farm Labor
    12%
  • Stone Mason
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 746 census records available for the last name Gillund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillund 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Gillund. 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 94 military records available for the last name Gillund. For the veterans among your Gillund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillund lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Gillund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gillund in 1958 was 32, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillund 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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