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Guillian Family History

Guillian 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: Gillian, Quillian, Hillian, Gillman, Gwilliam, Gullion, Illian

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Where is the Guillian family from?

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

What did your Guillian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guillian. 36% of Guillian men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Guillian women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guillian were Janitor and Housework. .

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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
    36%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Lawyer
    12%
  • Janitor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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What Guillian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 489 census records available for the last name Guillian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guillian 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Guillian. 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 38 military records available for the last name Guillian. For the veterans among your Guillian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guillian lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Guillian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Guillian in 1977 was 75, and 55 in 2001.

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