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Gillitte Family History

Gillitte 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: Gillette, Gillett, Gillotti, Billotte, Gullette, Millette, Guillotte

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Where is the Gillitte family from?

You can see how Gillitte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillitte family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gillitte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Gillitte families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Gillitte's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gillitte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillitte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gillitte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gillitte. 28% of Gillitte men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Gillitte women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gillitte were Farmer and House Keeper. .

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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
    28%
  • Caretaker
    19%
  • Operator Decorator
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    45%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • House Keeper
    23%
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Census Records

There are 678 census records available for the last name Gillitte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillitte 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Gillitte. 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 383 military records available for the last name Gillitte. For the veterans among your Gillitte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillitte lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1989, in the United States, Gillitte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gillitte in 1967 was 66, and 77 in 1989.

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