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Gillord Family History

Gillord 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: Gillard, Gilford, Milford, Galford, Gifford, Gilmore, Giller, Millard

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Where is the Gillord family from?

You can see how Gillord families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillord family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gillord families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 6 Gillord families living in New York. This was about 55% of all the recorded Gillord's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gillord families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillord surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gillord ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gillord. 67% of Gillord men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gillord women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 378 census records available for the last name Gillord. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillord 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Gillord. 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 25 military records available for the last name Gillord. For the veterans among your Gillord ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillord lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2004, in the United States, Gillord life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gillord in 1996 was 74, and 76 in 2004.

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