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Guilmer Family History

Guilmer 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, Guiler, Bulmer, Ulmer, Giller, Quilter, Hilmer, Guile, Guider

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Where is the Guilmer family from?

You can see how Guilmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guilmer family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Guilmer family living in Kinross. This was 100% of all the recorded Guilmer's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Guilmer families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guilmer 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 25 census records available for the last name Guilmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guilmer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Guilmer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Guilmer. For the veterans among your Guilmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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