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Gillock Family History

Gillock Name Meaning

Perhaps a variant of Gulick .

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


Similar surnames: Gillick, Tellock, Billock, Gullick, Wallick, Hollick, Gillott

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Where is the Gillock family from?

You can see how Gillock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gillock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Gillock families living in Alberta. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gillock's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Gillock families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gillock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gillock. 41% of Gillock men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Gillock women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gillock were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gillock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillock 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Gillock. 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 740 military records available for the last name Gillock. For the veterans among your Gillock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillock lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Gillock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gillock in 1950 was 54, and 79 in 2004.

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