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Gwyllym Family History

Gwyllym 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: Wally, Gwilliam, Willy, Gillem, Golly, Gillum, Gillam, Gilly, Wyly

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Where is the Gwyllym family from?

You can see how Gwyllym families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwyllym family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gwyllym families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Gwyllym families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gwyllym's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Gwyllym families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Gwyllym. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwyllym 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 Gwyllym. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Gwyllym. For the veterans among your Gwyllym ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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