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Gilsthorp Family History

Gilsthorp 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: Gilstrap, Gilster, Gilsdorf, Bishop, Grieshop, Gilmore, Ailstock

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Where is the Gilsthorp family from?

You can see how Gilsthorp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilsthorp family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gilsthorp families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Gilsthorp families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilsthorp's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gilsthorp families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Gilsthorp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilsthorp 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 Gilsthorp. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gilsthorp. For the veterans among your Gilsthorp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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