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Gillmor Family History

Gillmor Surname Meaning

Irish (Leitrim and Sligo) and English: variant of Gilmore.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gillmor family from?

You can see how Gillmor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillmor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gillmor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Gillmor families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gillmor's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gillmor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillmor 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 Gillmor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gillmor. 100% of Gillmor women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gillmor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillmor 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Gillmor. 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 572 military records available for the last name Gillmor. For the veterans among your Gillmor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillmor lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gillmor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gillmor in 1959 was 50, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillmor 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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