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Gilfillon Family History

Gilfillon 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: Gilfillan, Bisaillon, Kilgallon, Gillon, Gillion, Gilkison, Gililland

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Where is the Gilfillon family from?

You can see how Gilfillon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilfillon family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Gilfillon families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilfillon's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gilfillon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Gilfillon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilfillon 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gilfillon. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gilfillon. For the veterans among your Gilfillon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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