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Gazey Family History

Gazey Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gazey family from?

You can see how Gazey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gazey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Gazey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 99 Gazey families living in Warwickshire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Gazey's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Gazey families in 1891.
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What did your Gazey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Carter (heavy Work) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gazey. 38% of Gazey men worked as a Coal Carter (heavy Work) and 84% of Gazey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gazey were Market Gardener 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Carter (heavy Work)
    38%
  • General Labourer
    38%
  • Market Gardener
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

What Gazey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gazey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gazey 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Gazey. 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 189 military records available for the last name Gazey. For the veterans among your Gazey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gazey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Gazey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gazey in 1967 was 65, and 63 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gazey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gazey 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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