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Gellibrand Family History

Gellibrand Surname Meaning

see Gillibrand.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gellibrand family from?

You can see how Gellibrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gellibrand family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Gellibrand families living in Lancashire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Gellibrand's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gellibrand families in 1891.
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What did your Gellibrand ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gellibrand. 79% of Gellibrand women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Private Means
    22%

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Census Records

There are 587 census records available for the last name Gellibrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gellibrand 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Gellibrand. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 125 military records available for the last name Gellibrand. For the veterans among your Gellibrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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