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Gillfillian Family History

Gillfillian 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, Gillilan, Gilliland, Gillian, Gilligan, Gililland

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Where is the Gillfillian family from?

You can see how Gillfillian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillfillian family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gillfillian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gillfillian family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gillfillian's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gillfillian families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Gillfillian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillfillian 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Gillfillian. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gillfillian. For the veterans among your Gillfillian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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