Origins of the Gilmer surname

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    In 1921, most Gilmers lived in south-east

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    940 Gilmers found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Gilmers

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

    Commmon female occupations for Gilmers in 1921

    Dressmaker

    7

    Actress

    3

    Domestic Servant

    3

    F S

    3

    General Servant

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Gilmers in 1921

    Farm Hands

    16

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    12

    Semiskilled Mechanics And Repairmen

    12

    General Farmers

    10

    Clerks

    8

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