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Gilmere Family History

Gilmere 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: Gilmore, Gilmer, Gilbert, Giller, Hilmer, Gilberg, Wilmore, Villere

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Where is the Gilmere family from?

You can see how Gilmere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilmere family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilmere families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Gilmere families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gilmere's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gilmere families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilmere 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 Gilmere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gilmere. 70% of Gilmere men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gilmere women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gilmere were Chipper and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    70%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Chipper
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%

What Gilmere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 535 census records available for the last name Gilmere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilmere 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Gilmere. 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 37 military records available for the last name Gilmere. For the veterans among your Gilmere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilmere lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gilmere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gilmere in 1965 was 83, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilmere

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilmere 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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