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Gillon Family History

Gillon Surname Meaning

Irish (Derry): variant of Gillan. French: from a pet form of the personal name Gilles.

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


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Where is the Gillon family from?

You can see how Gillon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gillon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 32 Gillon families living in Ontario. This was about 52% of all the recorded Gillon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gillon families in 1911.
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What did your Gillon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Gillon. 53% of Gillon men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gillon women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    53%
  • Labourer
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farming
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Gillon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillon 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Gillon. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Gillon. For the veterans among your Gillon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillon lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Gillon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gillon in 1942 was 32, and 82 in 2004.

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