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Gawat Family History

Gawat 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: Galat, Gant, Gault, Granat, Gahan, Gaunt, Galati, Sawa, Kabat, Kawai

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Where is the Gawat family from?

You can see how Gawat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gawat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1871. The most Gawat families were found in USA in 1840, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Gawat family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gawat's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Gawat families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Gawat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gawat 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gawat. 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 20 military records available for the last name Gawat. For the veterans among your Gawat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gawat lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Gawat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gawat in 1971 was 46, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gawat 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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