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Jilmour Family History

Jilmour 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: Gilmour, Kilgour, Palmour, Balfour, Gilmore, Armour, Hilmer, Gilmer

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Where is the Jilmour family from?

You can see how Jilmour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jilmour family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jilmour family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jilmour's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jilmour families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Jilmour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jilmour 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jilmour. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jilmour. For the veterans among your Jilmour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jilmour lifespan?

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