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Gauker Family History

Gauker Surname Meaning

German: variant of Gauger. Compare Gouker.

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


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Where is the Gauker family from?

You can see how Gauker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gauker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gauker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gauker family living in Berkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gauker's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Gauker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gauker 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 Gauker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gauker. 32% of Gauker men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    32%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

What Gauker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gauker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gauker 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Gauker. 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 241 military records available for the last name Gauker. For the veterans among your Gauker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gauker lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Gauker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gauker in 1945 was 36, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gauker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gauker 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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