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Gilmur Family History

Gilmur 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, Gilmour, Gilmore, Giller, Hilmer, Wilmer, Gilger, Gilman

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Where is the Gilmur family from?

You can see how Gilmur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilmur family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gilmur families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Gilmur family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilmur's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Gilmur families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilmur 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 Gilmur ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Miner was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gilmur. 100% of Gilmur men worked as a Miner.

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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 1921

  • Miner
    100%

What Gilmur family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Gilmur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilmur 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gilmur. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gilmur. For the veterans among your Gilmur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilmur lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1987, in the United States, Gilmur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gilmur in 1975 was 83, and 89 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilmur

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilmur 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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