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Gwillyn Family History

Gwillyn 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: Gillen, Willy, Willen, Gillan, Guillen, Willan, Gilly, Gillon, Gillin

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Where is the Gwillyn family from?

You can see how Gwillyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwillyn family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Gwillyn families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Gwillyn's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Gwillyn families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Gwillyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwillyn 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gwillyn. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gwillyn. For the veterans among your Gwillyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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