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Gaulding Family History

Gaulding Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of English Goulding.

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


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Where is the Gaulding family from?

You can see how Gaulding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaulding family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gaulding families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Gaulding families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Gaulding's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gaulding families in 1891.
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What did your Gaulding ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gaulding. 78% of Gaulding 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
    78%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Elementary School Teacher
    6%
  • Household Dutie
    6%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gaulding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaulding 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Gaulding. 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 715 military records available for the last name Gaulding. For the veterans among your Gaulding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaulding lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Gaulding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gaulding in 1942 was 27, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaulding 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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