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Gae Family History

Gae 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: Gale, Gal, Gay, Gan, Gee, Ge, Gade, Gage, Pae, Gao

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Where is the Gae family from?

You can see how Gae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gae family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gae families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Gae families living in Quebec. This was about 55% of all the recorded Gae's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gae families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gae surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gae ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gae. 72% of Gae men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Gae women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gae were Labor and Housework.

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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
    72%
  • Labor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Gae family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name Gae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gae 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Gae. 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 46 military records available for the last name Gae. For the veterans among your Gae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gae lifespan?

Average Gae life expectancy in 1992 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gae

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gae 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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