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Gahs Family History

Gahs 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: Gans, Gass, Gaus, Gahr, Fahs, Gahm, Gahn, Hahs, Sahs, Gall

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Where is the Gahs family from?

You can see how Gahs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gahs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gahs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Gahs families living in Indiana. This was about 76% of all the recorded Gahs's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Gahs families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Gahs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gahs 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gahs. 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 32 military records available for the last name Gahs. For the veterans among your Gahs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gahs lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Gahs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gahs in 1963 was 78, and 99 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gahs 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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