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Gaud Family History

Gaud Surname Meaning

French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Waldo, a short form of compound names based on the element wald ‘power, authority’. Habitational name from (Le) Gaud, the name of several places in various parts of France named with ancient Germanic walthu- ‘wood, forest’.

This surname is also found in Puerto Rico.

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


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You can see how Gaud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaud family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gaud families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Gaud families living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gaud's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Gaud families in 1891.
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What did your Gaud ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gaud. 100% of Gaud women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gaud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaud 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 411 immigration records available for the last name Gaud. 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 416 military records available for the last name Gaud. For the veterans among your Gaud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaud lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gaud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gaud in 1965 was 62, and 79 in 2003.

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