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Gillins Family History

Gillins Surname Meaning

English: variant of Gillings.

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


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Where is the Gillins family from?

You can see how Gillins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gillins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 12 Gillins families living in Ontario. This was about 41% of all the recorded Gillins's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gillins families in 1911.
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What did your Gillins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gillins. 32% of Gillins men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Gillins women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gillins were Miner and Domestic.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Miner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    30%
  • Cook
    30%
  • Laundress
    18%
  • Domestic
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gillins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillins 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Gillins. 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 368 military records available for the last name Gillins. For the veterans among your Gillins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillins lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gillins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gillins in 1963 was 67, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillins 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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