This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Gauther family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Gauther Family History

Gauther 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: Gaither, Gauthier, Gautier, Gaucher, Ganther, Ganter, Taucher, Mather

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Gauther family from?

You can see how Gauther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gauther family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gauther families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 98 Gauther families living in Quebec. This was about 93% of all the recorded Gauther's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gauther families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gauther surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Gauther ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gauther. 35% of Gauther men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gauther women worked as a Housekeeper.

View Census Data for Gauther | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Partner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Gauther family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gauther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gauther census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Gauther

Passenger Lists

There are 229 immigration records available for the last name Gauther. 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.

View all Gauther immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 136 military records available for the last name Gauther. For the veterans among your Gauther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gauther military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gauther family history

Discover More

What is the average Gauther lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Gauther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Gauther in 1964 was 86, and 63 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gauther

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gauther 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gauther family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial