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Gilrson Family History

Gilrson 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: Gilson, Gillson, Pierson, Girton, Giron, Wilson, Garson, Gilroy

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Where is the Gilrson family from?

You can see how Gilrson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilrson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Gilrson families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilrson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gilrson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Gilrson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilrson 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 Gilrson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gilrson. For the veterans among your Gilrson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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