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Gaukroger Family History

Gaukroger Surname Meaning

From Gaukrodger in Sowerby near Halifax (WR Yorks). The place-name is probably a compound of Middle English gauk (Old Scandinavian gaukr) ‘cuckoo’.

It combines elements from different languages, reflecting the historical linguistic influences in the region.

The second part of the name derives from Middle English (Old French) rocher ‘rock crag’, adding to its descriptive nature.

This reflects the geographical features of the area, possibly indicating the presence of rocky terrain.

Overall, the name Gaukrodger encapsulates both avian and geological aspects of its local environment.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Gaukroger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaukroger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gaukroger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 116 Gaukroger families living in Yorkshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Gaukroger's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gaukroger families in 1891.
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What did your Gaukroger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Pipe Fitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gaukroger. 100% of Gaukroger men worked as a Pipe Fitter and 82% of Gaukroger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Pipe Fitter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Carpet Weaver
    5%
  • Laundry Hand
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    4%

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Passenger Lists

There are 214 immigration records available for the last name Gaukroger. 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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There are 176 military records available for the last name Gaukroger. For the veterans among your Gaukroger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Gaukroger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gaukroger in 1968 was 85, and 91 in 1998.

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