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Gilmons Family History

Gilmons 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: Timmons, Gilmore, Simmons, Kimmons, Gilson, Gildon, Gilman, Simons

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Where is the Gilmons family from?

You can see how Gilmons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilmons family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Gilmons families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Gilmons family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilmons's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gilmons families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilmons surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Gilmons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilmons 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Gilmons. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gilmons. For the veterans among your Gilmons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilmons lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilmons 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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