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Gilmeister Family History

Gilmeister 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: Gildemeister, Meister, Hofmeister, Burmeister, Neumeister

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Where is the Gilmeister family from?

You can see how Gilmeister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilmeister family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilmeister families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gilmeister families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gilmeister's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gilmeister families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Gilmeister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilmeister 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Gilmeister. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gilmeister. For the veterans among your Gilmeister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilmeister lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Gilmeister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gilmeister in 1976 was 87, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilmeister 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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