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Gilliatt Name Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): variant of Gillett .

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


Similar surnames: Gillott, Gilliam, Gillian, Gilliard, Gillet, Billett, Gallant

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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 1911 there were 7 Gilliatt families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 88% of all the recorded Gilliatt's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Gilliatt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilliatt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gilliatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Gilliatt. 44% of Gilliatt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gilliatt women worked as an Income. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Foreman
    13%
  • Labourer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%
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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 Canada, 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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