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Gase Family History

Gase Surname Meaning

German (also Gäse): perhaps a nickname from Polish gęś ‘goose’ or a cognate word in a related Slavic language.

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


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Where is the Gase family from?

You can see how Gase families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gase family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gase families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Gase families living in Norfolk. This was about 32% of all the recorded Gase's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Gase families in 1891.
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What did your Gase ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gase. 100% of Gase 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Gase. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gase 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 446 immigration records available for the last name Gase. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gase. For the veterans among your Gase ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gase lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gase life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gase in 1962 was 72, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gase 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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