Gaess Family History

Gaess Surname 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: Gass, Gress, Guess, Gless, Gess, Gauss, Grass, Gates, Bass, Wass

646	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
37	Military Records
81	Immigration Records
191	Census and Voter Lists
100	Member Trees

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Where is the Gaess family from?

You can see how Gaess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaess family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gaess family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gaess's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gaess families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaess surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Gaess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gaess.

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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.

Proprietor

43%

Farmer

29%

Laborer

29%

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Census Record

There are 191 census records available for the last name Gaess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaess census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 81 immigration records available for the last name Gaess. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 37 military records available for the last name Gaess. For the veterans among your Gaess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaess lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Gaess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gaess in 1972 was 78, and 72 in 2003.

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Gaess Surname Meaning

Where is the Gaess family from?

What did your Gaess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gaess.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Proprietor

43%

Farmer

29%

Laborer

29%

What Gaess family records will you find?

What is the average Gaess lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Gaess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gaess in 1972 was 78, and 72 in 2003.

Gaess Family History

Gaess Surname Meaning

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Where is the Gaess family from?

What did your Gaess ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Gaess lifespan?

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Gaess Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Gaess

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Gaess family from?

What did your Gaess ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Gaess family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Gaess family history

What is the average Gaess lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gaess family tree

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