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Jillette Family History

Jillette 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: Millette, Gillette, Willette, Violette, Gillett, Billotte, Millett

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Where is the Jillette family from?

You can see how Jillette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jillette family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jillette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Jillette families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Jillette's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jillette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jillette 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 Jillette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jillette. 50% of Jillette men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Jillette women worked as a Clerk.

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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 1940

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Jillette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Jillette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jillette 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Jillette. 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 7 military records available for the last name Jillette. For the veterans among your Jillette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jillette lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Jillette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Jillette in 1973 was 50, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jillette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jillette 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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