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Gillota Family History

Gillota Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gillott, Milota, Gillett, Gillotti, Gillow, Gillet, Guillot, Grillot

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Where is the Gillota family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillota 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 Gillota ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gillota. 100% of Gillota men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Gillota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillota 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gillota. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Gillota. For the veterans among your Gillota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillota lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Gillota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gillota in 1978 was 74, and 76 in 2003.

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