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Gauntt Family History

Gauntt Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Gaunt.

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


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Where is the Gauntt family from?

You can see how Gauntt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gauntt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gauntt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Gauntt families living in Staffordshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Gauntt's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Gauntt families in 1891.
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What did your Gauntt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gauntt. 20% of Gauntt men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Gauntt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gauntt were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gauntt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gauntt 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Gauntt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gauntt. For the veterans among your Gauntt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gauntt lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gauntt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gauntt in 1959 was 46, and 72 in 2004.

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