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Gildenmeister Family History

Gildenmeister 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: Gildemeister, Hintermeister, Lesmeister, Kuchenmeister, Hagemeister

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Where is the Gildenmeister family from?

You can see how Gildenmeister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gildenmeister family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gildenmeister family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gildenmeister's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gildenmeister families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Gildenmeister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gildenmeister 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 Gildenmeister. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 39 military records available for the last name Gildenmeister. For the veterans among your Gildenmeister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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