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Gilfinnin Family History

Gilfinnin 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: Gilfillan, Finnin, Gillikin, Gilpin, Gilling, Giovanni, Gillian

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Where is the Gilfinnin family from?

You can see how Gilfinnin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilfinnin family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Gilfinnin families living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilfinnin's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Gilfinnin families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Gilfinnin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilfinnin 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 Gilfinnin. 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 Gilfinnin. For the veterans among your Gilfinnin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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