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Gilmartan Family History

Gilmartan 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: Gilmartin, Kilmartin, Gilleran, Gilman, Wilmarth, Martin, Gilbert

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Where is the Gilmartan family from?

You can see how Gilmartan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilmartan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilmartan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gilmartan families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gilmartan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gilmartan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Gilmartan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilmartan 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gilmartan. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gilmartan. For the veterans among your Gilmartan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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