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Gillott Family History

Gillott Name Meaning

English (Derbyshire and Yorkshire): variant of Gillett .

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


Similar surnames: Gilliatt, Gillet, Gillette, Yellott, Billett, Gillett, Wilmott

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Where is the Gillott family from?

You can see how Gillott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gillott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 15 Gillott families living in Ontario. This was about 52% of all the recorded Gillott's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gillott families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gillott ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gillott. 100% of Gillott men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Gillott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillott 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 Gillott. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gillott. For the veterans among your Gillott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillott lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gillott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Gillott in 1963 was 89, and 53 in 2004.

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