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Jilby Family History

Jilby 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: Wilby, Kilby, Milby, Filby, Bilby, Hilby, Lilly, Gilboy, Dalby, Tilly

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Where is the Jilby family from?

You can see how Jilby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jilby family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Jilby families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Jilby's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Jilby families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Jilby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jilby 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 Jilby. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jilby. For the veterans among your Jilby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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