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Gaser Family History

Gaser 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: Maser, Gaber, Gauer, Glaser, Kaser, Graser, Waser, Naser, Gager

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Where is the Gaser family from?

You can see how Gaser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaser family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gaser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Gaser families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Gaser's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Gaser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaser 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 Gaser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gaser. 54% of Gaser 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
    54%
  • Salesman
    31%
  • Farmer
    16%

What Gaser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 801 census records available for the last name Gaser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaser 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Gaser. 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 110 military records available for the last name Gaser. For the veterans among your Gaser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaser lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gaser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gaser in 1965 was 52, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gaser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaser 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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