Gillibran History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Gillibran family

Early History of the Gillibran family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gillibran research. Another 149 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1300, 1345 and 1665 are included under the topic Early Gillibran History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Gillibran Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Gillibran were recorded, including Gillibrand, Gilbrand, Gilsbrand, Gelibrand, Gellibrand, Jelibrand, Jellybrand, Jellibrand, Gyllibrand, Gilliebrand, Gillebrand, Gillebrande, Gillibrands and many more.

Early Notables of the Gillibran family

Distinguished members of the family include

• Sir Laurence Gillibrand

Migration of the Gillibran family

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Gillibran family emigrate to North America: David Gillibrand who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1849; as well as John Gillibrand, who was naturalized in Indiana sometime between 1846 and 1848..