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Guillet Family History

Guillet Surname Meaning

French: from a pet form of the personal name Guillaume ‘William’ derived from its short form Guille 2 and perhaps also of Guy.

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


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Where is the Guillet family from?

You can see how Guillet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guillet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Guillet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 12 Guillet families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Guillet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Guillet families in 1891.
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What did your Guillet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Guillet. 100% of Guillet 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%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Guillet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guillet 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Guillet. 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 777 military records available for the last name Guillet. For the veterans among your Guillet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guillet lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Guillet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Guillet in 1956 was 59, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guillet 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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