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Gelmore Family History

Gelmore Name 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: Gilmore, Elmore, Belmore, Delmore, Wetmore, Wilmore, Wedmore, Elsmore

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Where is the Gelmore family from?

You can see how Gelmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelmore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gelmore families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Gelmore family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gelmore's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Gelmore families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelmore 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 Gelmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gelmore. 22% of Gelmore men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Gelmore women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gelmore were Carpenter and Teacher. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    12%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Secretary
    8%
  • Teacher
    6%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gelmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelmore 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 438 immigration records available for the last name Gelmore. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 96 military records available for the last name Gelmore. For the veterans among your Gelmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelmore lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1974, in the United States, Gelmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gelmore in 1972 was 88, and 93 in 1974.

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