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Gilyand Family History

Gilyand 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: Gilland, Gilyard, Gillard, Gelfand, Piland, Miland, Wiland, Eiland

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Where is the Gilyand family from?

You can see how Gilyand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilyand family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gilyand family living in Florida. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gilyand's in USA. Florida and 1 other state had the highest population of Gilyand families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Gilyand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilyand 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 Gilyand. 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 Gilyand. For the veterans among your Gilyand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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