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Gillions Family History

Gillions Surname Meaning

variant of Gillian with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gillions family from?

You can see how Gillions families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillions family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gillions families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Gillions families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Gillions's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Gillions families in 1891.
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What did your Gillions ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gillions. 34% of Gillions men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gillions. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillions 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Gillions. 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 68 military records available for the last name Gillions. For the veterans among your Gillions ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillions lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Gillions life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gillions in 1973 was 84, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillions 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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