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Gilmerr Family History

Gilmerr 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, Gilbert, Gilmore, Giller, Hilmer, Gilberg, Wilmer, Gilger

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Where is the Gilmerr family from?

You can see how Gilmerr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilmerr family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Gilmerr family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilmerr's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Gilmerr families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Gilmerr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilmerr 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gilmerr. 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 19 military records available for the last name Gilmerr. For the veterans among your Gilmerr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilmerr lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Gilmerr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gilmerr in 1968 was 74, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilmerr 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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