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Gilry Family History

Gilry 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: Gilroy, Gilly, Gill, Giles, Lilly, Geary, Gilboy, Tilly, Wilby

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Where is the Gilry family from?

You can see how Gilry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilry family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1880. The most Gilry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Gilry family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilry's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Gilry families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Gilry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilry 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gilry. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gilry. For the veterans among your Gilry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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