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Gilleland Family History

Gilleland Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish: variant of Gilliland. This form of the surname is found mainly in Lancashire England.

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


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Where is the Gilleland family from?

You can see how Gilleland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilleland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilleland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 46 Gilleland families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gilleland's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gilleland families in 1911.
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What did your Gilleland ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gilleland. 100% of Gilleland men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Gilleland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilleland 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 869 immigration records available for the last name Gilleland. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Gilleland. For the veterans among your Gilleland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilleland lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gilleland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gilleland in 1958 was 53, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilleland 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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