Gilibrands History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsIt was among those Anglo-Saxon tribes that once ruled over Britain that the name Gilibrands was formed. The name was derived from the Gaelic Mac Giolla Seanain, which referred to son of the servant follower of a Saint Early Origins of the Gilibrands familyThe surname Gilibrands was first found in Lancashire where they held a family seat from very ancient times. Their name being derived from an old Anglo Saxon personal name "Gislbrand." Early History of the Gilibrands familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gilibrands research. Another 149 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1300, 1345 and 1665 are included under the topic Early Gilibrands History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gilibrands Spelling VariationsUntil the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Gilibrands include Gillibrand, Gilbrand, Gilsbrand, Gelibrand, Gellibrand, Jelibrand, Jellybrand, Jellibrand, Gyllibrand, Gilliebrand, Gillebrand, Gillebrande, Gillibrands and many more. Early Notables of the Gilibrands familyMore information is included under the topic Early Gilibrands Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Gilibrands familyThousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Gilibrands were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records: David Gillibrand who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1849; as well as John Gillibrand, who was naturalized in Indiana sometime between 1846 and 1848..
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