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Gayoso Family History

Gayoso Surname Meaning

Galician: habitational name from any of the places called Gaioso ultimately derived from Latin gaudiosus ‘happy glad’.

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


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You can see how Gayoso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gayoso family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gayoso families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Gayoso families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gayoso's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gayoso families in 1840.
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What did your Gayoso ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Gayoso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gayoso 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 942 immigration records available for the last name Gayoso. 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 40 military records available for the last name Gayoso. For the veterans among your Gayoso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gayoso lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gayoso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gayoso in 1961 was 66, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gayoso 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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