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Gillatt Family History

Gillatt Surname Meaning

see Gillett and Gillard.

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


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Where is the Gillatt family from?

You can see how Gillatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillatt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gillatt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 111 Gillatt families living in Yorkshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Gillatt's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gillatt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillatt 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 Gillatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gillatt. 20% of Gillatt men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Gillatt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gillatt were General Farm Labourer and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Postman
    14%
  • General Farm Labourer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Gillatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillatt 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Gillatt. 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 314 military records available for the last name Gillatt. For the veterans among your Gillatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillatt lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1991, in the United States, Gillatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gillatt in 1986 was 84, and 72 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillatt 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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