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Gwillim Family History

Gwillim Surname Meaning

see Gwilliam.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gwillim family from?

You can see how Gwillim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwillim family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gwillim families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 67 Gwillim families living in Herefordshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Gwillim's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Gwillim families in 1891.
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What did your Gwillim ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gwillim. 34% of Gwillim men worked as a Farmer and 81% of Gwillim women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gwillim were Colliery Hewer and Private Means.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    15%
  • Retired Farmer
    15%
  • Colliery Hewer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Ladies Maid
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

What Gwillim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gwillim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwillim 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 491 immigration records available for the last name Gwillim. 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 338 military records available for the last name Gwillim. For the veterans among your Gwillim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwillim lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Gwillim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gwillim in 1957 was 71, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gwillim 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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