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Gazes Family History

Gazes 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: Gates, Gares, Gales, Cazes, Games, Gale, Hayes, Gabel, James, Sales

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Where is the Gazes family from?

You can see how Gazes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gazes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gazes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gazes family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gazes's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Gazes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gazes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Gazes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gazes 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Gazes. 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 57 military records available for the last name Gazes. For the veterans among your Gazes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gazes lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Gazes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gazes in 1953 was 53, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gazes 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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