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Gildman Family History

Gildman 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: Wildman, Gillman, Goldman, Gilman, Hildman, Goodman, Waldman, Billman

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Where is the Gildman family from?

You can see how Gildman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gildman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gildman families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Gildman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gildman families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Gildman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gildman 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Gildman. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gildman. For the veterans among your Gildman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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