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Gaitors Family History

Gaitors 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: Gaito, Gaiter, Gainor, Gainous, Sailors, Waiters, Pastor, Gates

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Where is the Gaitors family from?

You can see how Gaitors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaitors family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gaitors families living in Mississippi. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gaitors's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Gaitors families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaitors surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gaitors ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gaitors. 100% of Gaitors men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gaitors family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Gaitors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaitors 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gaitors. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gaitors. For the veterans among your Gaitors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaitors lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1988, in the United States, Gaitors life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gaitors in 1967 was 80, and 38 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaitors 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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