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James Gillbanks
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James | Report | 30 Jun 2007 14:47 |
GILLBANKS This most interesting surname,of Old Scandinavian origin appears widespread in the Lake District of England, and is a topographical name, for a 'dweller by the bank or ridge of a ravine' from the Old Norse 'gil' meaning ravine or narrow valley, and the Old Danish or Old Norse 'banke' meaning bank or ridge. The surname is widespread in Cumberland , Yorkshire, and Lancashire as is shown by early recordings of the name in these regions. |