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Gillabrard Family History

Gillabrard 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: Gillard, Gilliard, Hillebrand, Gillyard, Millard, Billard, Gilliland

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Where is the Gillabrard family from?

You can see how Gillabrard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillabrard family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Gillabrard families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gillabrard's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gillabrard families in 1891.
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Census Records

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

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