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Gilet Family History

Gilet Surname 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: Giles, Gillet, Gile, Gill, Gale, Miles, Billet, Gilbert, Millet

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Where is the Gilet family from?

You can see how Gilet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Gilet families living in London. This was about 92% of all the recorded Gilet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gilet families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Gilet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilet 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 666 immigration records available for the last name Gilet. 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 104 military records available for the last name Gilet. For the veterans among your Gilet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilet lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Gilet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gilet in 1975 was 86, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilet 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.

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