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Gilmond Family History

Gilmond 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: Diamond, Gilmore, Gaumond, Almond, Gilland, Germond, Gismondi

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Where is the Gilmond family from?

You can see how Gilmond families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilmond family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gilmond families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gilmond families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilmond's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Gilmond families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilmond 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 Gilmond ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gilmond. 34% of Gilmond men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Gilmond women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gilmond were Manager and Seamstress.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Manager
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Gilmond family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Gilmond. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilmond 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Gilmond. 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 62 military records available for the last name Gilmond. For the veterans among your Gilmond ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilmond lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gilmond life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gilmond in 1963 was 77, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilmond 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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