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Gauna Family History

Gauna Surname Meaning

Basque: habitational name from Gauna a place in Araba/Álava province Basque Country (Spain).

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


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Where is the Gauna family from?

You can see how Gauna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gauna family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gauna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Gauna families living in Isle of Man. This was about 64% of all the recorded Gauna's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Gauna families in 1891.
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What did your Gauna ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gauna. 100% of Gauna 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Gauna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gauna 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 621 immigration records available for the last name Gauna. 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 386 military records available for the last name Gauna. For the veterans among your Gauna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gauna lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gauna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gauna in 1962 was 74, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gauna 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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