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Gaulter Family History

Gaulter Surname Meaning

see Gautier.

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


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Where is the Gaulter family from?

You can see how Gaulter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaulter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gaulter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 65 Gaulter families living in Lancashire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Gaulter's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gaulter families in 1891.
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What did your Gaulter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dyers Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gaulter. 100% of Gaulter men worked as a Dyers Labourer and 76% of Gaulter 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dyers Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    8%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Elementary School Teacher
    8%

What Gaulter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gaulter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaulter 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Gaulter. 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 138 military records available for the last name Gaulter. For the veterans among your Gaulter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaulter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Gaulter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gaulter in 1963 was 76, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaulter 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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