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Gauw Family History

Gauw 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: Gaus, Gau, Gaw, Gaul, Gaub, Gaut, Gall, Gale, Paul, Gu

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Where is the Gauw family from?

You can see how Gauw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gauw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gauw families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gauw's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gauw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gauw 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 57 census records available for the last name Gauw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gauw 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Gauw. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gauw. For the veterans among your Gauw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gauw lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Gauw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gauw in 1964 was 78, and 84 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gauw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gauw 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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