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Gillert Family History

Gillert 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: Gilbert, Giller, Gellert, Gillett, Willert, Gillet, Geller, Miller

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Where is the Gillert family from?

You can see how Gillert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gillert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 34 Gillert families living in Staffordshire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Gillert's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Gillert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillert 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 Gillert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gillert. 100% of Gillert 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%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gillert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillert 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 960 immigration records available for the last name Gillert. 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 382 military records available for the last name Gillert. For the veterans among your Gillert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillert lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Gillert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gillert in 1951 was 64, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gillert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillert 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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