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Gillory Family History

Gillory 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: Guillory, Hillary, Gilboy, Gilmore, Giller, Mallory, Gillard, Gilroy

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Where is the Gillory family from?

You can see how Gillory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillory family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gillory families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Gillory families living in New Jersey. This was about 53% of all the recorded Gillory's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Gillory families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillory surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gillory ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gillory. 47% of Gillory 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
    47%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farm Worker
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
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Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Gillory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillory 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Gillory. 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 66 military records available for the last name Gillory. For the veterans among your Gillory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillory lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Gillory life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gillory in 1971 was 90, and 78 in 2002.

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