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Gillmeister Family History

Gillmeister 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: Gildemeister, Zinsmeister, Billiter, Ballester, Meister, Hofmeister

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Where is the Gillmeister family from?

You can see how Gillmeister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillmeister family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gillmeister families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Gillmeister families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gillmeister's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gillmeister families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillmeister surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gillmeister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gillmeister. 25% of Gillmeister men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gillmeister women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Labor
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gillmeister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillmeister 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Gillmeister. 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 602 military records available for the last name Gillmeister. For the veterans among your Gillmeister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillmeister lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Gillmeister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gillmeister in 1954 was 33, and 78 in 2004.

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