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Gaspa Family History

Gaspa 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: Gaspar, Raspa, Gaska, Gasca, Gappa, Papa, Laska, Basa, Apa, Kaspar

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Where is the Gaspa family from?

You can see how Gaspa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaspa family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gaspa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Gaspa families living in Oregon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gaspa's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Gaspa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaspa 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 Gaspa ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Gaspa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 451 census records available for the last name Gaspa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaspa 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Gaspa. 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 Gaspa. For the veterans among your Gaspa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaspa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Gaspa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gaspa in 1966 was 47, and 79 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gaspa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaspa 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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