Gilliam Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Gilliam Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Gilliam family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 46
Agricultural Labourer 12
At Home 8
House Servant 7
Farm Labourer 6
Labourer 3
Bricklayer 3
Farmers Wife 3
Cordwainer 2
Gardener 2
Laundress 2
Butler 2
Errand Boy 2
General Servant 2
House Maid 2
Glover 2
Ag Labourer 2
House Keeper 2
Bar Maid 1
Chandlers Shop 1
Clerk 1
Dress Maker 1
Brick Layer 1
General Porter 1
Miller 1

Gilliam Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Gillam 86% 7,887
2 Gilliam 100% 2,269
3 Guilliam 88% 259
4 Gillum 71% 253
5 Guillaume 56% 158
6 Gullam 71% 131

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The surname Gilliam is the 2nd most popular variant of Gillam.

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