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Gilloon Family History

Gilloon 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: Gillon, Gillion, Gillson, Dillon, Gillen, Gillian, Gillman, Gullion

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Where is the Gilloon family from?

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

What did your Gilloon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gilloon. 100% of Gilloon women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 769 census records available for the last name Gilloon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilloon 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Gilloon. 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 92 military records available for the last name Gilloon. For the veterans among your Gilloon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilloon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gilloon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gilloon in 1963 was 84, and 93 in 2003.

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