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Gilli Family History

Gilli Surname Meaning

Swiss German and South German: from a pet form of the personal name Gill ‘Giles’. Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Gillio a vernacular derivative of Aegilius a later form of Latin Aegidius (see Giles).

French (southern): of Italian origin (see 2 above) or a variant of Gilles.

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


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Where is the Gilli family from?

You can see how Gilli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilli family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gilli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Gilli families living in Manitoba. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gilli's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Gilli families in 1911.
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What did your Gilli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gilli. 70% of Gilli men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gilli women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    70%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gilli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilli 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 543 immigration records available for the last name Gilli. 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 331 military records available for the last name Gilli. For the veterans among your Gilli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilli lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gilli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gilli in 1964 was 77, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilli 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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