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Gillie Family History

Gillie Name Meaning

Scottish (Berwickshire) and Irish: variant of Gillis .

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


Similar surnames: Gillies, Willie, Gilliss, Billie, Dillie, Gillim, Gillin, Lillie

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Where is the Gillie family from?

You can see how Gillie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gillie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 62 Gillie families living in Northumberland. This was about 36% of all the recorded Gillie's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Gillie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gillie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gillie. 100% of Gillie men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Gillie 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Gillie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillie 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gillie. 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 Gillie. For the veterans among your Gillie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillie lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Gillie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gillie in 1943 was 47, and 81 in 2004.

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