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Gilderay Family History

Gilderay Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gildea, Gilleran, Gilday, Gilder, Gilbert, Dilday, Gilstrap, Gelder

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Where is the Gilderay family from?

You can see how Gilderay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilderay family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Gilderay families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilderay's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Gilderay families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Gilderay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilderay 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gilderay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gilderay. For the veterans among your Gilderay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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