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Gillow Family History

Gillow Surname Meaning

English: from Gillow Manor in Hentland (Hereforshire) or perhaps Gillow Heath in Biddulph (Staffordshire).

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


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Where is the Gillow family from?

You can see how Gillow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gillow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 28 Gillow families living in Ontario. This was about 74% of all the recorded Gillow's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gillow families in 1911.
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What did your Gillow ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gillow. 50% of Gillow men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gillow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillow 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 672 immigration records available for the last name Gillow. 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 448 military records available for the last name Gillow. For the veterans among your Gillow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillow lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gillow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gillow in 1959 was 60, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillow 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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