Gilfillen family name history and map

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Gilfillen

Gilfillen in 1911 Ireland

The 1911 Census recorded just 17 people named Gilfillen in Ireland: 8 men and 9 women.

Counties with Gilfillen in Ireland

Most Gilfillens were found in Leitrim (7), with smaller numbers in Antrim (5), Down (3) and Derry (2).
Surname distribution map, 1911 census

Gilfillen average age in 1911

The average Gilfillen in 1911 was 36.7 years old, though with only 17 people recorded, averages like this should be taken loosely.

Gilfillen literacy in 1911

Of the Gilfillens whose literacy was recorded, 76.5% could both read and write, 11.8% could read but not write, and 11.8% could do neither.

Gilfillen common first names

Among the Gilfillens were men named Alexander (3), Henry, John, Patrick and Robert and women named Bridget, Bridget Jane, Elizzabth, Ellen and Margaret.

Gilfillen occupations in 1911

Occupations were only recorded for a small share of Gilfillens. Among them were 4 recorded as farmer, 3 at school, 2 recorded as shopkeeper / shop assistant / dealer, 1 recorded as blacksmith / smith and 1 recorded as metal worker / engineer.

What religion is Gilfillen?

The largest religious group among Gilfillens was Roman Catholic, at 41.2%. The remainder were mostly Anglican (29.4%), Protestant (17.6%) and Presbyterian (11.8%).

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Gilfillen statistics (1911)

Number: 17
Rank: 10,472
Average Age: 37

Gilfillen in the USA (2020)

Number: 0
Rank: 0

Note: If there were less than 100 in the USA census it will show as zero. 

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