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Gilward Family History

Gilward 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: Gillard, Gilyard, Milward, Millard, Billard, Pillard, Gilliard

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Where is the Gilward family from?

You can see how Gilward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilward family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Gilward families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Gilward family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilward's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Gilward families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilward 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 16 census records available for the last name Gilward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilward 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gilward. 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 Gilward. For the veterans among your Gilward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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