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Gawe Family History

Gawe 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: Gale, Gade, Gage, Gawel, Game, Glawe, Gabe, Gaw, Gase, Rawe

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Where is the Gawe family from?

You can see how Gawe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gawe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gawe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Gawe family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gawe's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gawe families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gawe 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 205 census records available for the last name Gawe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gawe 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Gawe. 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 26 military records available for the last name Gawe. For the veterans among your Gawe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gawe lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Gawe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gawe in 1971 was 87, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gawe 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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