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Gillasby Family History

Gillasby 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: Gillaspy, Gallaspy, Glasby, Hillary, Gillard, Clasby, Gallas

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Where is the Gillasby family from?

You can see how Gillasby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillasby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gillasby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Gillasby families living in Yorkshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Gillasby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gillasby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Gillasby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillasby 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gillasby. 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 36 military records available for the last name Gillasby. For the veterans among your Gillasby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillasby lifespan?

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