Origins of the Gillette surname
About the Gillettes
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Interesting facts about Gillette
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Gillette surname. The oldest one dates back to 1910.
Who were Gillettes most likely to marry?
Gillett Or Gillet Or Gillit Or Gellit Or Gillette Or Gelletts
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Our tell us which families married Gillettes.
What are the most common Gillette first names?
William
Charles
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Gillettes
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Gillettes in 1921
Servant
5
Salespersons
3
Clerks
2
File Cutter
2
Lacemaker
2
Common male occupations for Gillettes in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
26
Farm Hands
13
Tinsmiths
10
Foremen
9
Sales Clerks
9
