Origins of the Gilliam surname

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    In 1921, most Gilliams lived in south-east

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    570 Gilliam Travel & migration records
    2,800 Gilliams found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Gilliam

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    Common jobs for Gilliams

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    Commmon female occupations for Gilliams in 1921

    Housekeeper

    11

    Laundress

    11

    General Servant Domestic

    10

    At Home

    9

    Dressmaker

    8

    Commmon male occupations for Gilliams in 1921

    Farm Hands

    103

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    70

    General Farmers

    45

    Attendant

    40

    Male Attendant

    35

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