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Gilmister Family History

Gilmister 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: Gilster, Lister, Billiter, Gloster, Gilmer, Pallister, Gmitter

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Where is the Gilmister family from?

You can see how Gilmister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilmister family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gilmister families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilmister's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gilmister families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilmister surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Gilmister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilmister 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 Gilmister. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gilmister. For the veterans among your Gilmister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilmister lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1978, in the United States, Gilmister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gilmister in 1970 was 86, and 95 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilmister 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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