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Ilsbury Family History

Ilsbury 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: Alsbury, Elsbury, Asbury, Malsbury, Tilbury, Pillsbury, Albury

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Where is the Ilsbury family from?

You can see how Ilsbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ilsbury family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ilsbury families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ilsbury's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Ilsbury families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Ilsbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ilsbury 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ilsbury. 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 Ilsbury. For the veterans among your Ilsbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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