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Gillion Family History

Gillion Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Gillian.

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


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Where is the Gillion family from?

You can see how Gillion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillion family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gillion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Gillion families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 46% of all the recorded Gillion's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Gillion families in 1911.
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What did your Gillion ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Inmate were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Gillion. 100% of Gillion men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gillion women worked as an Inmate.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Inmate
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gillion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillion 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 418 immigration records available for the last name Gillion. 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 766 military records available for the last name Gillion. For the veterans among your Gillion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillion lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Gillion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Gillion in 1951 was 66, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillion 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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