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Gilliatt Family History

Gilliatt Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): variant of Gillett.

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


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Where is the Gilliatt family from?

You can see how Gilliatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilliatt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilliatt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 147 Gilliatt families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Gilliatt's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Gilliatt families in 1891.
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What did your Gilliatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gilliatt. 50% of Gilliatt men worked as a Farm Labourer and 87% of Gilliatt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gilliatt were General Labourer and Shop Assistant.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Shop Assistant
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gilliatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilliatt 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 665 immigration records available for the last name Gilliatt. 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 609 military records available for the last name Gilliatt. For the veterans among your Gilliatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilliatt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gilliatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gilliatt in 1962 was 73, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilliatt 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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