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Gail Family History

Gail Surname Meaning

English: variant of Gale. German: variant of Geil. It is also found in France (Lorraine).

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


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Where is the Gail family from?

You can see how Gail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gail family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gail families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Gail families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gail's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gail families in 1891.
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What did your Gail ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gail. 100% of Gail 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 17,000 census records available for the last name Gail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gail 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gail. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Gail. For the veterans among your Gail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gail lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gail life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gail in 1957 was 29, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gail 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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