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Gayer Family History

Gayer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Gaier

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


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Where is the Gayer family from?

You can see how Gayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gayer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gayer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 29 Gayer families living in London. This was about 49% of all the recorded Gayer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gayer families in 1891.
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What did your Gayer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gayer. 76% of Gayer 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
    76%
  • Private Means
    18%
  • Fruit Shop Owner
    7%

What Gayer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Gayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gayer 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Gayer. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Gayer. For the veterans among your Gayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gayer lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Gayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gayer in 1944 was 44, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gayer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gayer 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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