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Gwiliam Family History

Gwiliam 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: Gwilliam, William, Gilliam, Gillam, Gilham, Wilham, Wiliams, Gioia

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Where is the Gwiliam family from?

You can see how Gwiliam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwiliam family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Gwiliam family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gwiliam's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Gwiliam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gwiliam 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 Gwiliam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gwiliam. 100% of Gwiliam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gwiliam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Gwiliam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwiliam 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gwiliam. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gwiliam. For the veterans among your Gwiliam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwiliam lifespan?

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