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Jillett Family History

Jillett Surname Meaning

see Gillett

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


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Where is the Jillett family from?

You can see how Jillett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jillett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Jillett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Jillett families living in Somerset. This was about 31% of all the recorded Jillett's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Jillett families in 1891.
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What did your Jillett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jillett. 100% of Jillett 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 Jillett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jillett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jillett 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Jillett. 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 106 military records available for the last name Jillett. For the veterans among your Jillett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jillett lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Jillett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jillett in 1971 was 72, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jillett 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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