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Gawne Family History

Gawne Surname Meaning

Manx: variant of Gavin.

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


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Where is the Gawne family from?

You can see how Gawne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gawne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gawne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 271 Gawne families living in Isle of Man. This was about 77% of all the recorded Gawne's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Gawne families in 1891.
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What did your Gawne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gawne. 37% of Gawne men worked as an Incapacitated and 95% of Gawne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gawne were Clerk In Holy Orders and Old Age Pensioner.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    37%
  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Labourer Timber Yard H W
    19%
  • Clerk In Holy Orders
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    6%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Gawne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gawne 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gawne. 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 976 military records available for the last name Gawne. For the veterans among your Gawne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gawne lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gawne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gawne in 1962 was 68, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gawne 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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