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Ilsby Family History

Ilsby 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: Silsby, Wilby, Mosby, Iley, Kilby, Clasby, Ilsley, Busby, Lusby

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Where is the Ilsby family from?

You can see how Ilsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ilsby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Ilsby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Ilsby families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ilsby's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Ilsby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Ilsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ilsby 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ilsby. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ilsby. For the veterans among your Ilsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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