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Gillhuly Family History

Gillhuly 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: Gillooly, Gillogly, Gallogly, Gillham, Gillaspy, Gilhooly, Gilley

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Where is the Gillhuly family from?

You can see how Gillhuly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillhuly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gillhuly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gillhuly families living in Connecticut. This was about 86% of all the recorded Gillhuly's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Gillhuly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillhuly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gillhuly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gillhuly. 100% of Gillhuly men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Gillhuly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillhuly 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gillhuly. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gillhuly. For the veterans among your Gillhuly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillhuly lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1996, in the United States, Gillhuly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gillhuly in 1954 was 59, and 75 in 1996.

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