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Gaut Family History

Gaut Surname Meaning

English: variant of Galt. In some cases possibly also French: variant of Gault.

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


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Where is the Gaut family from?

You can see how Gaut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaut family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gaut families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Gaut families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Gaut's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gaut families in 1891.
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What did your Gaut ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gaut. 50% of Gaut men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Gaut women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gaut were Cinema Manager and Domestic Service.

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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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Cinema Manager
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpd D Duties
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Domestic Service
    5%

What Gaut family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Gaut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaut 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 608 immigration records available for the last name Gaut. 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 Gaut. For the veterans among your Gaut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaut lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gaut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gaut in 1956 was 39, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gaut

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaut 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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