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Gaiser Family History

Gaiser Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a goatherd or a nickname for a capricious person from an agent derivative of Middle High German geiz ‘goat’.

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


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Where is the Gaiser family from?

You can see how Gaiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaiser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gaiser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gaiser families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gaiser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gaiser families in 1891.
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What did your Gaiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gaiser. 100% of Gaiser 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 7,000 census records available for the last name Gaiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaiser 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 Gaiser. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Gaiser. For the veterans among your Gaiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaiser lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Gaiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gaiser in 1952 was 37, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gaiser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaiser 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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