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Gillé Family History

Gillé 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: Gill, Gille, Gills, Gilly, Gall, Grill, Mill, Hill, Giles, Pille

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Where is the Gillé family from?

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What did your Gillé ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gillé. 60% of Gillé 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
    60%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    40%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gillé. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillé 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gillé. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gillé. For the veterans among your Gillé ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillé lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillé 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gillé

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