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Gayat Family History

Gayat 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, Gay, Gault, Granat, Gahan, Gaunt, Galati, Kabat, Gast

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Where is the Gayat family from?

You can see how Gayat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gayat family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Gayat families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Gayat's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Gayat families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gayat 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 Gayat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gayat. 100% of Gayat men worked as a Cook.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Gayat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Gayat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gayat 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Gayat. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gayat. For the veterans among your Gayat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gayat lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Gayat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gayat in 1965 was 82, and 87 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gayat 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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