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Gaittens 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.

Where is the Gaittens family from?

You can see how Gaittens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaittens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gaittens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 5 Gaittens families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gaittens's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gaittens families in 1841.

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

What Gaittens family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 155 census records available for the last name Gaittens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaittens 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Gaittens. 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 28 military records available for the last name Gaittens. For the veterans among your Gaittens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaittens lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gaittens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gaittens in 1965 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

Gaittens Surname Meaning

Where is the Gaittens family from?

What Gaittens family records will you find?

What is the average Gaittens lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gaittens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gaittens in 1965 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

238	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
28	Military Records
21	Immigration Records
155	Census and Voter Lists
328	Member Trees

238	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
28	Military Records
21	Immigration Records
155	Census and Voter Lists
328	Member Trees

Gaittens Family History