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Gaur Family History

Gaur Surname Meaning

Indian: Brahmin Kayastha and Rajput name from Sanskrit gaur ‘fair one’ an allusion to the learnedness and high status. It is a name borne by Saraswat Brahmins also by Kayasthas and Rajputs in the Gonda district of Madhya Pradesh.

In some cases possibly also an Americanized form of German Gauer.

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


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You can see how Gaur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaur family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gaur families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Gaur families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Gaur's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Gaur families in 1891.
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What did your Gaur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gaur. 100% of Gaur men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 382 census records available for the last name Gaur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaur 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Gaur. 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 62 military records available for the last name Gaur. For the veterans among your Gaur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaur lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Gaur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gaur in 1981 was 81, and 65 in 2000.

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