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Gimlin Family History

Gimlin Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Gmelin.

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


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Where is the Gimlin family from?

You can see how Gimlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gimlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gimlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gimlin families living in Durham. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gimlin's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Gimlin families in 1891.
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What did your Gimlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gimlin. 33% of Gimlin men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Gimlin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gimlin were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    33%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Gimlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gimlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gimlin 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Gimlin. 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 264 military records available for the last name Gimlin. For the veterans among your Gimlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gimlin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gimlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gimlin in 1956 was 58, and 68 in 2004.

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