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Gilmaier Family History

Gilmaier 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: Gilmer, Widmaier, Gilmore, Giller, Glaser, Hilmer, Glazer, Hillier

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Where is the Gilmaier family from?

You can see how Gilmaier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilmaier family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Gilmaier families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Gilmaier families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Gilmaier's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gilmaier families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilmaier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gilmaier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gilmaier. 100% of Gilmaier men worked as a Carpenter.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Gilmaier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Gilmaier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilmaier 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gilmaier. 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 Gilmaier. For the veterans among your Gilmaier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilmaier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1988, in the United States, Gilmaier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gilmaier in 1966 was 82, and 71 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilmaier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilmaier 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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