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Gwillym Family History

Gwillym Surname Meaning

see Gwilliam.

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


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Where is the Gwillym family from?

You can see how Gwillym families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwillym family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Gwillym families living in Breconshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Gwillym's in United Kingdom. Breconshire had the highest population of Gwillym families in 1891.
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What did your Gwillym ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gwillym. 100% of Gwillym men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 90% of Gwillym 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

  • Colliery Hewer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    11%

What Gwillym family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 627 census records available for the last name Gwillym. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwillym 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Gwillym. 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 60 military records available for the last name Gwillym. For the veterans among your Gwillym ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwillym lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Gwillym life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gwillym in 1969 was 80, and 89 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gwillym 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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