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Gillet Family History

Gillet Surname Meaning

French and Walloon: from a pet form of the personal name Gilles. English: variant of Gillett.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gillet family from?

You can see how Gillet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gillet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 68 Gillet families living in Lancashire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Gillet's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gillet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillet 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 Gillet 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 Gillet. 60% of Gillet men worked as a General Labourer and 88% of Gillet women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gillet were Farmworker and Domestic Help.

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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
    60%
  • Farmworker
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Domestic Help
    7%

What Gillet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Gillet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillet 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Gillet. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Gillet. For the veterans among your Gillet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillet lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gillet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gillet in 1962 was 77, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gillet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillet 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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