This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Gillit family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Gillit Family History

Gillit 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: Gillis, Gillig, Gillet, Gillie, Gillim, Gillin, Gill, Billet, Millet

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Gillit family from?

You can see how Gillit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillit family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gillit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Gillit families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Gillit's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gillit families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Gillit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gillit. 60% of Gillit men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gillit women worked as a Typist.

View Census Data for Gillit | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Gillit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gillit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillit census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Gillit

Passenger Lists

There are 48 immigration records available for the last name Gillit. 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.

View all Gillit immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 307 military records available for the last name Gillit. For the veterans among your Gillit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gillit military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gillit family history

Discover More

What is the average Gillit lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gillit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gillit in 1964 was 75, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gillit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillit 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gillit family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial