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Gaumont Family History

Gaumont Surname Meaning

French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Gautmund composed of the elements gaut an ethnic name meaning ‘Goth’ or ‘Geat’ (see Goss) and mund ‘protection’.

Compare Gaumond Goman and Gorman.

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


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Where is the Gaumont family from?

You can see how Gaumont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaumont family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gaumont families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Gaumont families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gaumont's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gaumont families in 1891.
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What did your Gaumont ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Modiste were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Gaumont. 26% of Gaumont men worked as a Journalier and 43% of Gaumont women worked as a Modiste. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gaumont were Menuisier and Repare Chaussere.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    26%
  • Cultivateur
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Menuisier
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Modiste
    43%
  • Perrier
    29%
  • Repare Chaussere
    29%

What Gaumont family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gaumont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaumont 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Gaumont. 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 259 military records available for the last name Gaumont. For the veterans among your Gaumont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaumont lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gaumont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gaumont in 1964 was 79, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaumont 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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