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Gazaway Family History

Gazaway Surname Meaning

English: variant of Gassaway. This surname is common in GA.

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


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Where is the Gazaway family from?

You can see how Gazaway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gazaway family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gazaway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Gazaway families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gazaway's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Gazaway families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gazaway 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 Gazaway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gazaway. 31% of Gazaway men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Gazaway women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gazaway were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Machine Operator
    14%
  • Housewife
    12%

What Gazaway family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gazaway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gazaway 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Gazaway. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gazaway. For the veterans among your Gazaway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gazaway lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Gazaway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gazaway in 1953 was 47, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gazaway 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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