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Gillaspi Family History

Gillaspi 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: Gillaspy, Gillaspie, Gillespie, Gillispie, Gallaspy, Gillard, Gallas

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Where is the Gillaspi family from?

You can see how Gillaspi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillaspi family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gillaspi families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gillaspi families living in Texas. This was about 46% of all the recorded Gillaspi's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Gillaspi families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Gillaspi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillaspi 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 Gillaspi. 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 27 military records available for the last name Gillaspi. For the veterans among your Gillaspi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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