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Gilletti Family History

Gilletti 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: Gillett, Gillotti, Gillette, Galletti, Millett, Gullette, Ginnetti

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Where is the Gilletti family from?

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

What did your Gilletti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gilletti. 43% of Gilletti men worked as a Miner and 100% of Gilletti women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Miner
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Fireman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Gilletti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Gilletti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilletti 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Gilletti. 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 49 military records available for the last name Gilletti. For the veterans among your Gilletti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilletti lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gilletti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gilletti in 1964 was 60, and 80 in 2003.

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