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Gilmou Family History

Gilmou 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: Gilmour, Gilboy, Gilmore, Gilmer, Gilbo, Gilio, Gilroy, Gillow

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Where is the Gilmou family from?

You can see how Gilmou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilmou family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gilmou families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Gilmou families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilmou's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gilmou families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Gilmou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilmou 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gilmou. 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 Gilmou. For the veterans among your Gilmou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilmou lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1994, in the United States, Gilmou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gilmou in 1990 was 21, and 39 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilmou 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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