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Gillabrand Family History

Gillabrand 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: Hillebrand, Gillard, Gilliland, Villagrana, Gilleran, Gilland

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Where is the Gillabrand family from?

You can see how Gillabrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillabrand family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Gillabrand families living in Lancashire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Gillabrand's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gillabrand families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Gillabrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillabrand 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Gillabrand. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gillabrand. For the veterans among your Gillabrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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