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Gautt Family History

Gautt 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.


Similar surnames: Gault, Gaunt, Gatt, Gantt, Gutt, Gauntt, Gaut, Lautt, Butt, Batt

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Where is the Gautt family from?

You can see how Gautt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gautt family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gautt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 8 Gautt families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Gautt's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gautt families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gautt 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 Gautt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gautt. 26% of Gautt men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Gautt women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gautt were Proprietor and Seamstress.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Seamstress
    8%

What Gautt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gautt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gautt 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Gautt. 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 401 military records available for the last name Gautt. For the veterans among your Gautt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gautt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Gautt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gautt in 1966 was 76, and 85 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gautt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gautt 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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