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Gwillian Family History

Gwillian 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: Gillian, Gwilliam, William, Hillian, Gillman, Illian, Willman

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Where is the Gwillian family from?

You can see how Gwillian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwillian family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gwillian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Gwillian families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gwillian's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Gwillian families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gwillian 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 Gwillian ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer (heavy Worker) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gwillian. 100% of Gwillian men worked as a Farm Labourer (heavy Worker) and 70% of Gwillian 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer (heavy Worker)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • School Teacher
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%

What Gwillian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Gwillian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwillian 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Gwillian. 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 27 military records available for the last name Gwillian. For the veterans among your Gwillian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwillian lifespan?

Average Gwillian life expectancy in 1969 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gwillian 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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