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Gillmaster Family History

Gillmaster 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: Lamaster, Gilster, Gillmer, Lemaster, Master, Plaster, Billiter

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Where is the Gillmaster family from?

You can see how Gillmaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillmaster family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gillmaster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gillmaster families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gillmaster's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gillmaster families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillmaster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Gillmaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillmaster 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gillmaster. 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 18 military records available for the last name Gillmaster. For the veterans among your Gillmaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillmaster lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Gillmaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Gillmaster in 1970 was 85, and 26 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillmaster 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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