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Gaetz Family History

Gaetz Surname Meaning

German (Gätz): variant of Gade.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gaetz family from?

You can see how Gaetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaetz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gaetz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gaetz families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Gaetz's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Gaetz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaetz 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 Gaetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gaetz. 23% of Gaetz men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Gaetz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gaetz were Carpenter and House Work.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Saleslady
    9%
  • House Work
    9%

What Gaetz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Gaetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaetz 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 931 immigration records available for the last name Gaetz. 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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Draft Cards

There are 696 military records available for the last name Gaetz. For the veterans among your Gaetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaetz lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gaetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gaetz in 1957 was 41, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gaetz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaetz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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