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Gautney Family History

Gautney Surname Meaning

Probably English: variant of Gaultney. This form of the surname is not found in Britain.

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


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Where is the Gautney family from?

You can see how Gautney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gautney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gautney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Gautney families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Gautney's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Gautney families in 1891.
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What did your Gautney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gautney. 84% of Gautney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Dressmaker (hand)
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gautney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gautney 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Gautney. 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 481 military records available for the last name Gautney. For the veterans among your Gautney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gautney lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Gautney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gautney in 1944 was 22, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gautney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gautney 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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