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Gillerson Family History

Gillerson 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: Tillerson, Gilkerson, Gilleran, Gilbertson, Milleson, Giberson

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Where is the Gillerson family from?

You can see how Gillerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gillerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gillerson family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gillerson's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Gillerson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gillerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gillerson. 57% of Gillerson men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    57%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    19%
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Census Records

There are 573 census records available for the last name Gillerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillerson 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Gillerson. 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 31 military records available for the last name Gillerson. For the veterans among your Gillerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillerson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Gillerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gillerson in 1971 was 71, and 83 in 2004.

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