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Gillerman Family History

Gillerman 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: Gilleran, Hillerman, Gellerman, Gillman, Bullerman, Hellerman

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Where is the Gillerman family from?

You can see how Gillerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillerman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gillerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gillerman families living in Indiana. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gillerman's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Gillerman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillerman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gillerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gillerman. 31% of Gillerman men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Foreman
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Book Binder
    16%
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What Gillerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Gillerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillerman 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Gillerman. 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 66 military records available for the last name Gillerman. For the veterans among your Gillerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillerman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Gillerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gillerman in 1958 was 43, and 90 in 2002.

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