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Gael Family History

Gael 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: Gall, Gabel, Gal, Gamel, Gawel, Garl, Giel, Gavel, Gaul, Goel

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Where is the Gael family from?

You can see how Gael families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gael family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gael families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Gael families living in British Columbia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Gael's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Gael families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gael 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 Gael ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gael. 50% of Gael men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gael women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Gael family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 918 census records available for the last name Gael. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gael 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Gael. 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 275 military records available for the last name Gael. For the veterans among your Gael ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gael lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gael life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Gael in 1966 was 67, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gael

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gael 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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