Gills Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Gills Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Gills family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 39
Female Servant 23
Male Servant 14
Independent 14
Farmer 12
Labourer 8
Shoe Maker 6
Coal Miner 5
Carpet Weaver 5
Apprentice 4
Gardener 3
Blacksmith 3
Butcher 3
Ag Labourer 2
Sawyer 2
Pauper 2
Tailor 2
Apprentice Manufacturer 2
Wright 2
Dealer In Coals 2
Cordwinder 2
Excise Officer 2
Officers In Docks 2
Publican 2
Iron Works Labourer 2

Gills Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Gills 100% 5,612
2 Gillies 71% 3,836
3 Gillis 83% 2,609
4 Gilles 83% 1,749
5 Gullis 67% 407
6 Gils 80% 209
7 Gallais 57% 154
8 Galls 80% 134
9 Gallis 67% 112
10 Gellis 67% 111

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The surname Gills is the most popular version of all its varients

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