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Gillimore Family History

Gillimore 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: Gillmore, Gallimore, Gilmore, Cullimore, Fillmore, Gillmor, Gallamore

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Where is the Gillimore family from?

You can see how Gillimore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillimore family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gillimore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gillimore family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gillimore's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gillimore families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillimore 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 Gillimore ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gillimore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Gillimore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillimore 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Gillimore. 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 31 military records available for the last name Gillimore. For the veterans among your Gillimore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillimore lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Gillimore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gillimore in 1967 was 84, and 55 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillimore 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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