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Gilyott Family History

Gilyott Surname Meaning

see Gillett.

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


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Where is the Gilyott family from?

You can see how Gilyott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilyott family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Gilyott families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilyott's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gilyott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilyott 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 Gilyott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gilyott. 100% of Gilyott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gilyott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Gilyott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilyott 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gilyott. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gilyott. For the veterans among your Gilyott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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