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Gauthereau Family History

Gauthereau 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: Gauthreaux, Gautreau, Gaudreau, Gauvreau, Gautreaux, Authement

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Where is the Gauthereau family from?

You can see how Gauthereau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gauthereau family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gauthereau families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gauthereau's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gauthereau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gauthereau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Gauthereau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gauthereau 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gauthereau. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gauthereau. For the veterans among your Gauthereau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gauthereau lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1994, in the United States, Gauthereau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gauthereau in 1984 was 22, and 86 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gauthereau 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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