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Gillack Family History

Gillack Name 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: Gillock, Gillick, Gillard, Gullick, Willock, Bellack, Bidlack

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Where is the Gillack family from?

You can see how Gillack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillack family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gillack families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gillack families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gillack's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gillack families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gillack ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gillack ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Gillack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillack 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gillack. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Gillack. For the veterans among your Gillack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillack lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1974, in the United States, Gillack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Gillack in 1969 was 86, and 67 in 1974.

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