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Gullespie Family History

Gullespie 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: Gillespie, Gillispie, Gillaspie, Gullette, Gulledge, Glaspie, Gulley

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Where is the Gullespie family from?

You can see how Gullespie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gullespie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gullespie families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Gullespie family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gullespie's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Gullespie families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Gullespie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gullespie 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Gullespie. 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 Gullespie. For the veterans among your Gullespie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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