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Guillis Family History

Guillis 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: Gillis, Bullis, Millis, Lillis, Mullis, Guill, Grilli, Gilles, Hillis

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Where is the Guillis family from?

You can see how Guillis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guillis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Guillis families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Guillis family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Guillis's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Guillis families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guillis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Guillis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guillis 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Guillis. 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 7 military records available for the last name Guillis. For the veterans among your Guillis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guillis lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1998, in the United States, Guillis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Guillis in 1984 was 68, and 83 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guillis 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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