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Gwillam Family History

Gwillam Surname Meaning

see Gwilliam.

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


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Where is the Gwillam family from?

You can see how Gwillam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwillam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gwillam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Gwillam families living in Worcestershire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Gwillam's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Gwillam families in 1891.
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What did your Gwillam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Woodcutting Machinist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gwillam. 100% of Gwillam men worked as a Woodcutting Machinist and 90% of Gwillam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Woodcutting Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Weaver (art Silk)
    10%

What Gwillam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gwillam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwillam 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Gwillam. 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 64 military records available for the last name Gwillam. For the veterans among your Gwillam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwillam lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Gwillam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gwillam in 1970 was 76, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gwillam 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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