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Gillborn Family History

Gillborn Surname Meaning

From a Middle English personal name Gilborn of uncertain origin.

Perhaps this represents an alternative of Gilbert just as Osbern was often treated as an alternative form of Osbert.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Gillborn family from?

You can see how Gillborn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillborn family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Gillborn families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gillborn's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Gillborn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillborn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gillborn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gillborn. 100% of Gillborn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Gillborn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillborn 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Gillborn. 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 22 military records available for the last name Gillborn. For the veterans among your Gillborn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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