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Gaits Family History

Gaits 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: Gaito, Gatts, Waits, Gains, Gates, Gant, Rais, Naito, Gast, Mains

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Where is the Gaits family from?

You can see how Gaits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaits family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gaits families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Gaits families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gaits's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gaits families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaits 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 Gaits ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gaits. 100% of Gaits men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 748 census records available for the last name Gaits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaits 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 Gaits. 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 255 military records available for the last name Gaits. For the veterans among your Gaits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaits lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gaits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gaits in 1965 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaits 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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