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Gillouly Family History

Gillouly 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: Gillooly, Gillogly, Gallogly, Gilhooly, Gilboy, Galloway, Gillotti

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Where is the Gillouly family from?

You can see how Gillouly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillouly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gillouly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gillouly families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Gillouly's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gillouly families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Gillouly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillouly 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gillouly. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gillouly. For the veterans among your Gillouly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillouly lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1975, in the United States, Gillouly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gillouly in 1966 was 71, and 84 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillouly 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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