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Gilmaster Family History

Gilmaster 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: Gilster, Master, Plaster, Glaser, Gloster, Gilmer, Glatter, Laster

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Where is the Gilmaster family from?

You can see how Gilmaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilmaster family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilmaster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gilmaster families living in Massachusetts. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gilmaster's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gilmaster families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilmaster 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 Gilmaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Trucking was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gilmaster. 100% of Gilmaster men worked as a Trucking.

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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 1940

  • Trucking
    100%

What Gilmaster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Gilmaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilmaster 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Gilmaster. 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 40 military records available for the last name Gilmaster. For the veterans among your Gilmaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilmaster lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gilmaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gilmaster in 1966 was 87, and 98 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilmaster 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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