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Gilmette Family History

Gilmette 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: Gillette, Guilmette, Gillett, Gullette, Millette, Milette, Willette

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Where is the Gilmette family from?

You can see how Gilmette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilmette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilmette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 39 Gilmette families living in Quebec. This was about 93% of all the recorded Gilmette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gilmette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilmette 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 Gilmette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Colier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Gilmette. 47% of Gilmette men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Gilmette women worked as a Colier.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    47%
  • Journalier
    24%
  • Charpenter
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Colier
    100%

What Gilmette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Gilmette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilmette 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Gilmette. 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 69 military records available for the last name Gilmette. For the veterans among your Gilmette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilmette lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gilmette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gilmette in 1966 was 74, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilmette 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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