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Gilmarton Family History

Gilmarton 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: Gilmartin, Kilmartin, Marton, Girton, Garton, Gilbertson, Gilman

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Where is the Gilmarton family from?

You can see how Gilmarton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilmarton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Gilmarton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 5 Gilmarton families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilmarton's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Gilmarton families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilmarton 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 93 census records available for the last name Gilmarton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilmarton 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 Gilmarton. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gilmarton. For the veterans among your Gilmarton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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