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Gilliom Family History

Gilliom Surname Meaning

English: variant of Gilliam.

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


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Where is the Gilliom family from?

You can see how Gilliom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilliom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gilliom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Gilliom families living in Indiana. This was about 79% of all the recorded Gilliom's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Gilliom families in 1880.
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What did your Gilliom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gilliom. 35% of Gilliom men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Gilliom women worked as a House Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gilliom were Farming and Stenographer.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    43%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%

What Gilliom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gilliom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilliom 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Gilliom. 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 181 military records available for the last name Gilliom. For the veterans among your Gilliom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilliom lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gilliom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gilliom in 1963 was 64, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilliom 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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