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Origins of the Gilman surname

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About the Gilmans

We have a total number of 13140 records for people with the last name Gilman.

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Where do most Gilmans live?

In 1921, most Gilmans lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Gilmans

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 8,870 records for the Gilman surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Gilmans most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Gilmans.

What are the most common Gilman first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Gilmans

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Gilmans in 1921
Cotton Weaver

32

General Servant Domestic

23

Dressmaker

20

House Servant

20

General Servant

18

Common Male occupations for Gilmans in 1921
Farmer

63

Tailor

37

Agricultural Labourer

33

General Labourer

30

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

26

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