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Gillness Family History

Gillness Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gilles, Gillies, Gilliss, Giles, Willner, Giller, Garness, Galles

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Where is the Gillness family from?

You can see how Gillness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillness family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gillness family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gillness's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gillness families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillness surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Gillness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillness 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gillness. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gillness. For the veterans among your Gillness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillness lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1981, in the United States, Gillness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gillness in 1969 was 72, and 82 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillness 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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