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Gillerd Family History

Gillerd 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: Giller, Gillard, Geller, Miller, Galler, Gilbert, Biller, Tiller

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Where is the Gillerd family from?

You can see how Gillerd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillerd family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gillerd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Gillerd families living in Durham. This was about 88% of all the recorded Gillerd's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gillerd families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Gillerd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillerd 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Gillerd. 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 Gillerd. For the veterans among your Gillerd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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