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Gillesheimer Family History

Gillesheimer 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: Hillesheim, Billheimer, Gillespie, Gegenheimer, Hargesheimer

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Where is the Gillesheimer family from?

You can see how Gillesheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillesheimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gillesheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gillesheimer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gillesheimer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gillesheimer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Gillesheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillesheimer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gillesheimer. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gillesheimer. For the veterans among your Gillesheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillesheimer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gillesheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gillesheimer in 1967 was 93, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillesheimer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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