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Gilyer Family History

Gilyer 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: Giller, Gilmer, Gilger, Hilyer, Gilder, Gilner, Geller, Giles, Miller

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Where is the Gilyer family from?

You can see how Gilyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilyer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gilyer family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gilyer's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Gilyer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Gilyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilyer 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gilyer. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gilyer. For the veterans among your Gilyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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