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Gilsons Family History

Gilsons 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: Gilson, Wilson, Gildon, Bilson, Tilson, Nilson, Hilson, Gillon

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Where is the Gilsons family from?

You can see how Gilsons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilsons family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Gilsons families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Gilsons family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilsons's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gilsons families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Gilsons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilsons 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 Gilsons. 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 military records available for the last name Gilsons. For the veterans among your Gilsons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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