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Gilmann Family History

Gilmann 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: Gilman, Heilmann, Ohlmann, Gillman, Kilman, Willmann, Gilland

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Where is the Gilmann family from?

You can see how Gilmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilmann family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilmann families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Gilmann families living in Ayrshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gilmann's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Gilmann families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Gilmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilmann 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Gilmann. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gilmann. For the veterans among your Gilmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilmann lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilmann 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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