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Gaulden Name Meaning

Variant of Gauldin .

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


Similar surnames: Gaulin, Maulden, Goulden, Gulden, Gruden, Gauld, Gallen, Galyen

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Where is the Gaulden family from?

You can see how Gaulden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaulden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gaulden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Gaulden families living in Manitoba. This was about 44% of all the recorded Gaulden's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Gaulden families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaulden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gaulden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gaulden. 38% of Gaulden men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Gaulden women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gaulden were Salesman and Maid. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Laundress
    9%
  • Maid
    9%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gaulden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaulden 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Gaulden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 855 military records available for the last name Gaulden. For the veterans among your Gaulden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaulden lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gaulden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gaulden in 1958 was 38, and 81 in 2004.

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