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Gilstin Family History

Gilstin 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: Gilpin, Gelston, Gilster, Gustin, Milstein, Giustino, Gilson, Gilvin

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Where is the Gilstin family from?

You can see how Gilstin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilstin family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Gilstin families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilstin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gilstin families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Gilstin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilstin 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gilstin. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gilstin. For the veterans among your Gilstin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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