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Gildesthorpe Family History

Gildesthorpe 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: Silverthorne, Goldstone, Silvestre, Silverthorn, Ellithorpe, Gilstrap

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Where is the Gildesthorpe family from?

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

There are 6 census records available for the last name Gildesthorpe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gildesthorpe 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gildesthorpe. 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 Gildesthorpe. For the veterans among your Gildesthorpe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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