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Gantlett Family History

Gantlett Surname Meaning

see Gauntlett.

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


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Where is the Gantlett family from?

You can see how Gantlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gantlett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Gantlett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Gantlett families living in Wiltshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Gantlett's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Gantlett families in 1891.
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What did your Gantlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gantlett. 100% of Gantlett men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 87% of Gantlett 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Clerk (national Health
    14%

What Gantlett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 702 census records available for the last name Gantlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gantlett 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Gantlett. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gantlett. For the veterans among your Gantlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gantlett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Gantlett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gantlett in 1967 was 94, and 94 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gantlett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gantlett 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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