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Gilma Family History

Gilma 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: Gima, Gilman, Gill, Giles, Villa, Gioia, Vila, Galla, Zima, Giza

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Where is the Gilma family from?

You can see how Gilma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilma family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gilma family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilma's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gilma families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilma 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 207 census records available for the last name Gilma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilma 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Gilma. 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 23 military records available for the last name Gilma. For the veterans among your Gilma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilma 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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