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Gilmet Family History

Gilmet 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, Gillet, Giles, Billet, Gilbert, Millet, Grumet, Giller

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Where is the Gilmet family from?

You can see how Gilmet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilmet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilmet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Gilmet families living in Maine. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gilmet's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Gilmet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilmet 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 Gilmet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gilmet. 67% of Gilmet men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gilmet women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    67%
  • New Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Gilmet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 725 census records available for the last name Gilmet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilmet 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Gilmet. 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 75 military records available for the last name Gilmet. For the veterans among your Gilmet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilmet lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gilmet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gilmet in 1963 was 71, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilmet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilmet 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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