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Guilotte Family History

Guilotte 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: Guillotte, Gullette, Guilmette, Gulotta, Guidotti, Guillette, Pilotte

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Where is the Guilotte family from?

You can see how Guilotte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guilotte family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Guilotte families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 6 Guilotte families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Guilotte's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Guilotte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guilotte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Guilotte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Guilotte. 50% of Guilotte men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Foreman
    50%
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What Guilotte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Guilotte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guilotte 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Guilotte. 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 38 military records available for the last name Guilotte. For the veterans among your Guilotte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guilotte lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Guilotte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Guilotte in 1974 was 64, and 60 in 2001.

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