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Gayers Family History

Gayers 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: Ayers, Sayers, Mayers, Gayer, Bayers, Sayer, Hayes, Layer, Gates

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Where is the Gayers family from?

You can see how Gayers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gayers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gayers families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Gayers families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gayers's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gayers families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Gayers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gayers 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Gayers. 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 Gayers. For the veterans among your Gayers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gayers lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Gayers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gayers in 1979 was 53, and 80 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gayers 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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