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Gaier Family History

Gaier Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Geyer. German: occupational name for a forest warden from a derivative of Slavic gaj ‘grove’.

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


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Where is the Gaier family from?

You can see how Gaier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gaier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Gaier families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gaier's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gaier families in 1891.
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What did your Gaier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gaier. 100% of Gaier men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Gaier 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gaier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gaier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaier 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 696 immigration records available for the last name Gaier. 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 373 military records available for the last name Gaier. For the veterans among your Gaier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gaier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gaier in 1962 was 73, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaier 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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