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Gilesan Family History

Gilesan 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: Giles, Goleman, Ganesan, Gillian, Gillman, Gilleran, Giesen, Gilsenan

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Where is the Gilesan family from?

You can see how Gilesan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilesan family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Gilesan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilesan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gilesan families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Gilesan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilesan 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Gilesan. 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 Gilesan. For the veterans among your Gilesan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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