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Gwenllan Family History

Gwenllan 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: Wellman, Wollan, Gellman, Wenman, Wellen, Geelan, Grella, Wendland

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Where is the Gwenllan family from?

You can see how Gwenllan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwenllan family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Gwenllan families living in Breconshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gwenllan's in United Kingdom. Breconshire had the highest population of Gwenllan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Gwenllan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwenllan 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 Gwenllan. 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 Gwenllan. For the veterans among your Gwenllan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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