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Jillson Family History

Jillson Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Gilson a patronymic from Giles.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jillson family from?

You can see how Jillson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jillson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jillson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Jillson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Jillson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Jillson families in 1891.
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What did your Jillson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jillson. 100% of Jillson 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%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 413 immigration records available for the last name Jillson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jillson. For the veterans among your Jillson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jillson lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Jillson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Jillson in 1950 was 82, and 73 in 2004.

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