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Gillrie Family History

Gillrie 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: Gillie, Gilbride, Gille, Gillis, Billie, Willie, Dillie, Gillig

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Where is the Gillrie family from?

You can see how Gillrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillrie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Gillrie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Gillrie families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gillrie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gillrie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillrie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gillrie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gillrie. 100% of Gillrie 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
    100%

What Gillrie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Gillrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillrie 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Gillrie. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gillrie. For the veterans among your Gillrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillrie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1980, in the United States, Gillrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gillrie in 1967 was 54, and 54 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillrie 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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