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Gaub Family History

Gaub Surname Meaning

German: from a Swabian form of the personal name Gabo meaning ‘gift’. Compare Gebhardt.

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


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Where is the Gaub family from?

You can see how Gaub families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaub family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gaub families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Gaub families living in Middlesex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gaub's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Gaub families in 1891.
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What did your Gaub ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gaub. 32% of Gaub men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gaub women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gaub were Operator and Teller.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Teller
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gaub. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaub 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Gaub. 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 513 military records available for the last name Gaub. For the veterans among your Gaub ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaub lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gaub life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gaub in 1963 was 73, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaub 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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