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Ilbotson Family History

Ilbotson 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: Ibbotson, Tillotson, Albertson, Boyson, Gilbertson, Betson, Eilertson

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Where is the Ilbotson family from?

You can see how Ilbotson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ilbotson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ilbotson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Ilbotson families living in Lancashire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Ilbotson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ilbotson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Ilbotson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ilbotson 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 Ilbotson. 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 Ilbotson. For the veterans among your Ilbotson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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