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Gauden Family History

Gauden Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): from the Old French personal name Gaudin (Old Norman French Waudin) a pet form of ancient Germanic names beginning with Wald- ‘power’.

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


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Where is the Gauden family from?

You can see how Gauden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gauden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gauden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Gauden families living in Durham. This was about 15% of all the recorded Gauden's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gauden families in 1891.
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What did your Gauden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gauden. 50% of Gauden men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 82% of Gauden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gauden were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    9%
  • At Home
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%

What Gauden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gauden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gauden 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Gauden. 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 246 military records available for the last name Gauden. For the veterans among your Gauden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gauden lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gauden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gauden in 1961 was 47, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gauden 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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