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Gaugler Family History

Gaugler Surname Meaning

South German and Swiss German: occupational name for a jester or entertainer Middle High German goukelære gougelære.

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


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Where is the Gaugler family from?

You can see how Gaugler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaugler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gaugler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gaugler family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gaugler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gaugler families in 1891.
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What did your Gaugler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gaugler. 24% of Gaugler men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Gaugler women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gaugler were Truck Driver and House Work.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Machine Operator
    9%
  • House Work
    6%

What Gaugler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gaugler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaugler 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Gaugler. 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 Gaugler. For the veterans among your Gaugler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaugler lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Gaugler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Gaugler in 1944 was 23, and 76 in 2004.

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