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Gauser Family History

Gauser Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gauer, Lauser, Causer, Gause, Gasser, Sauser, Hauser, Rauser, Gaiser

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Where is the Gauser family from?

You can see how Gauser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gauser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gauser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Gauser families living in Ohio. This was about 42% of all the recorded Gauser's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gauser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gauser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gauser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gauser. 34% of Gauser men worked as a Fireman and 100% of Gauser women worked as a 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

  • Fireman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Gauser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 751 census records available for the last name Gauser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gauser 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Gauser. 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 399 military records available for the last name Gauser. For the veterans among your Gauser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gauser lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Gauser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Gauser in 1966 was 64, and 78 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gauser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gauser 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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