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Gillart Family History

Gillart 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: Gillard, Hillary, Gilbert, Villar, Giller, Gallant, Millard, Billard

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Where is the Gillart family from?

You can see how Gillart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gillart families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Gillart family living in London. This was about 14% of all the recorded Gillart's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gillart families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gillart ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gillart. 100% of Gillart women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gillart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Gillart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillart 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Gillart. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gillart. For the veterans among your Gillart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillart lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Gillart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gillart in 1977 was 55, and 78 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gillart

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillart 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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