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Gillagley Family History

Gillagley 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: Gillogly, Gallogly, Gallagher, Gillaspy, Gilley, Gillooly, Millage

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Where is the Gillagley family from?

You can see how Gillagley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillagley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Gillagley families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 8 Gillagley families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gillagley's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Gillagley families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Gillagley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillagley 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gillagley. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gillagley. For the veterans among your Gillagley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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