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Gauhan Family History

Gauhan 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: Gahan, Gaughan, Chauhan, Guan, Galvan, Nathan, Gayman, Mahan, Vaughan

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Where is the Gauhan family from?

You can see how Gauhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gauhan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gauhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Gauhan families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gauhan's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Gauhan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gauhan 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 Gauhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gauhan. 100% of Gauhan 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%

What Gauhan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Gauhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gauhan 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Gauhan. 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 Gauhan. For the veterans among your Gauhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gauhan lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1987, in the United States, Gauhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gauhan in 1976 was 63, and 65 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gauhan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gauhan 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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