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Gilyatt Family History

Gilyatt Surname Meaning

see Gillett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gilyatt family from?

You can see how Gilyatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilyatt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gilyatt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Gilyatt families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Gilyatt's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Gilyatt families in 1891.
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What did your Gilyatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gilyatt. 100% of Gilyatt 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 138 census records available for the last name Gilyatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilyatt 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gilyatt. 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 24 military records available for the last name Gilyatt. For the veterans among your Gilyatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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