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Gillmer Family History

Gillmer Surname Meaning

Irish and English: variant of Gilmore. This surname is now rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Gillmer family from?

You can see how Gillmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gillmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Gillmer families living in New Brunswick. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gillmer's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Gillmer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillmer 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 Gillmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gillmer. 49% of Gillmer men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Gillmer women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gillmer were Carpenter and Canner.

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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

  • Laborer
    49%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Canner
    20%

What Gillmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gillmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillmer 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Gillmer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 359 military records available for the last name Gillmer. For the veterans among your Gillmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillmer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gillmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gillmer in 1963 was 69, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillmer 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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