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Gauton Family History

Gauton Surname Meaning

Probably a variant of Galton via forms such as Gaulton. Compare Elizabeth Gaulton 1653 in IGI (Bunbury Cheshire); Joseph Gaulton 1694 in IGI (Wistaston Cheshire); Richard Gaulton 1720 in IGI (Coppenhall Cheshire) with the bearers below.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Gauton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gauton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gauton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Gauton families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Gauton's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Gauton families in 1891.
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What did your Gauton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gauton. 100% of Gauton 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 472 census records available for the last name Gauton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gauton 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Gauton. 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 30 military records available for the last name Gauton. For the veterans among your Gauton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gauton lifespan?

Average Gauton life expectancy in 1995 was 45 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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