Gillett Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Gillett Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Gillett family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 101
Female Servant 47
Independent 42
Farmer 31
Labourer 25
Male Servant 24
Pupil 12
Dress Maker 11
Carpenter 11
Ag Labourer 11
Apprentice 8
Blacksmith 6
Shoe Maker 6
Tailor 6
Mason 6
Servant 5
Cotton Weaver 5
Brick Maker 5
Gardener 4
Pauper 4
Mill Wright 4
Publican 4
Thatcher 4
Calico Printer 4
Cutler 4

Gillett Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Gillett 100% 23,828
2 Gillott 86% 7,778
3 Gillatt 86% 2,638
4 Gillet 86% 2,586
5 Gilliatt 75% 1,200
6 Gellett 86% 1,074
7 Gullett 86% 870
8 Gallett 86% 760
9 Gilliott 75% 581
10 Gillot 71% 500
11 Gillitt 86% 383
12 Galliott 63% 215
13 Guilliatt 67% 146

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The surname Gillett is the most popular version of all its varients

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