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Gawey Family History

Gawey 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: Gawel, Gawley, Galey, Garey, Ganey, Gale, Gabel, Carey, Gates, Paley

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Where is the Gawey family from?

You can see how Gawey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gawey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gawey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Gawey families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gawey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gawey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gawey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gawey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gawey. 100% of Gawey 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gawey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gawey 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Gawey. 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 141 military records available for the last name Gawey. For the veterans among your Gawey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gawey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gawey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gawey in 1967 was 72, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gawey 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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