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Gaeth Family History

Gaeth Surname Meaning

North German (Gäth): variant of Gäde (see Gaede). From Middle Low German gade ‘fitting, suitable, stately’ probably a nickname for a compatible person.

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


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Where is the Gaeth family from?

You can see how Gaeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaeth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gaeth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Gaeth families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gaeth's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gaeth families in 1880.
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What did your Gaeth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gaeth. 29% of Gaeth men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Gaeth women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gaeth were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Gaeth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gaeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaeth 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Gaeth. 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 258 military records available for the last name Gaeth. For the veterans among your Gaeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaeth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gaeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Gaeth in 1964 was 87, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaeth 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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