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Gillogley Family History

Gillogley Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gillogly, Gallogly, Gillooly, Gilhooley, Gilhooly, Gilley, Illsley

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Where is the Gillogley family from?

You can see how Gillogley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillogley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gillogley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gillogley families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gillogley's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gillogley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillogley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gillogley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gillogley. 100% of Gillogley women worked as a Teacher.

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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 1921

  • Teacher
    100%

What Gillogley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 547 census records available for the last name Gillogley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillogley 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Gillogley. 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 53 military records available for the last name Gillogley. For the veterans among your Gillogley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillogley lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Gillogley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gillogley in 1969 was 75, and 80 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillogley 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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