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Gilyean Family History

Gilyean 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: Galyean, Gillean, Gilgen, Gillen, Gillian, Gildea, Gillman, Gilleran

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Where is the Gilyean family from?

You can see how Gilyean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilyean family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Gilyean families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Gilyean family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilyean's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Gilyean families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Gilyean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilyean 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 Gilyean. 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 Gilyean. For the veterans among your Gilyean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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