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Gauntlett Family History

Gauntlett Name Meaning

English (Wiltshire and Hampshire): nickname from Middle English gaunt(e)let gant(e)let ‘protective glove of mail or plate’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Garnett, Gullett, Pallett, Gaunt, Plunkett, Catlett, Gannett, Gauntt

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Where is the Gauntlett family from?

You can see how Gauntlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gauntlett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gauntlett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 155 Gauntlett families living in Hampshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Gauntlett's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Gauntlett families in 1891.
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What did your Gauntlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gauntlett. 16% of Gauntlett men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Gauntlett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gauntlett were Coal Hewer and Incapacitated. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Bricklayer
    12%
  • Gardener
    9%
  • Coal Hewer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Gauntlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gauntlett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gauntlett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 985 military records available for the last name Gauntlett. For the veterans among your Gauntlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gauntlett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gauntlett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gauntlett in 1964 was 72, and 71 in 2004.

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