Gilsmer Family History

Gilsmer Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Gilmer, Gilster, Gillmer, Giller, Hilmer, Galster, Giesler, Gildner, Giltner, Wilmer

95 record(s) for Gilsmer

48	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
6	Military Records
2	Immigration Records
24	Census and Voter Lists
15	Member Trees

Where is the Gilsmer family from?

You can see how Gilsmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilsmer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilsmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gilsmer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilsmer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gilsmer families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilsmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Gilsmer family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 24 census records available for the last name Gilsmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilsmer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Gilsmer. 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.

Military Records

There are 6 military records available for the last name Gilsmer. For the veterans among your Gilsmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Gilsmer lifespan?

Average Gilsmer life expectancy in 1980 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilsmer 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.