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Gilesthorpe Family History

Gilesthorpe 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: Ellithorpe, Silverthorne, Goldstone, Gilstrap, Grieshop, Gilmore

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Where is the Gilesthorpe family from?

You can see how Gilesthorpe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilesthorpe family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Gilesthorpe family living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilesthorpe's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Gilesthorpe families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Gilesthorpe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilesthorpe 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gilesthorpe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gilesthorpe. For the veterans among your Gilesthorpe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilesthorpe lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilesthorpe ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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