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Grilliland Family History

Grilliland 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: Gilliland, Gilliand, Gilleland, Gillilan, Brilliant, Gilliard

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Where is the Grilliland family from?

You can see how Grilliland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grilliland family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Grilliland families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grilliland's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Grilliland families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Grilliland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grilliland 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Grilliland. 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 Grilliland. For the veterans among your Grilliland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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