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Gazeley Family History

Gazeley Surname Meaning

from Gazeley (Suffolk).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gazeley family from?

You can see how Gazeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gazeley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gazeley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 70 Gazeley families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Gazeley's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Gazeley families in 1891.
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What did your Gazeley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gazeley. 34% of Gazeley men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Gazeley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gazeley were Gas Cocoin Collector and Incapacitated.

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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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Boot Repairer
    34%
  • Gas Cocoin Collector
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gazeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gazeley 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 381 immigration records available for the last name Gazeley. 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 383 military records available for the last name Gazeley. For the veterans among your Gazeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gazeley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gazeley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gazeley in 1964 was 86, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gazeley 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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