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Gak Family History

Gak 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: Pak, Gal, Gay, Gan, Mak, Rak, Oak, Bak, Sak, Tak

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Where is the Gak family from?

You can see how Gak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gak family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gak families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Gak family living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gak's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Gak families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gak 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 Gak ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gak. 100% of Gak men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Gak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Gak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gak 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Gak. 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 22 military records available for the last name Gak. For the veterans among your Gak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Gak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gak in 1966 was 94, and 95 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gak 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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