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Gauthier Family History

Gauthier Surname Meaning

French: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements wald ‘rule’ + hari heri ‘army’ (see Walter).

Compare Gautier and also Authier Gokey and Gosha.

Altered form of French Gonthier.

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


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Where is the Gauthier family from?

You can see how Gauthier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gauthier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gauthier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 10 Gauthier families living in London. This was about 77% of all the recorded Gauthier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gauthier families in 1891.
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What did your Gauthier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gauthier. 100% of Gauthier women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 173,000 census records available for the last name Gauthier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gauthier 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 10,000 immigration records available for the last name Gauthier. 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 14,000 military records available for the last name Gauthier. For the veterans among your Gauthier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gauthier lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Gauthier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gauthier in 1941 was 37, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gauthier 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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