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Gilliard Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Gilliatt (see Gillett ) or Gillard . French: derivative of the personal name Gille or Gilles ‘Giles’ or of Gillier which is from the ancient Germanic name Giselher composed of the elements gīsil ‘pledge hostage noble offspring’ (see Giesel ) + heri ‘army’.

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


Similar surnames: Gillard, Hilliard, Millard, Gilliand, Billard, Willard, Dilliard

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Where is the Gilliard family from?

You can see how Gilliard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilliard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilliard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 21 Gilliard families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Gilliard's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gilliard families in 1911.
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What did your Gilliard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gilliard. 78% of Gilliard 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
    78%
  • Labourer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Gilliard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilliard 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 854 immigration records available for the last name Gilliard. 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 Gilliard. For the veterans among your Gilliard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilliard lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Gilliard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gilliard in 1944 was 29, and 67 in 2004.

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