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Gawtry Family History

Gawtry Surname Meaning

see Gautrey.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Gawtry family from?

You can see how Gawtry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gawtry family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gawtry families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Gawtry families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gawtry's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gawtry families in 1891.
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What did your Gawtry ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gawtry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gawtry 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Gawtry. 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 29 military records available for the last name Gawtry. For the veterans among your Gawtry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gawtry lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Gawtry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gawtry in 1979 was 80, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gawtry 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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