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Gaull Family History

Gaull 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, Gault, Gull, Gaul, Aull, Faull, Paull, Maull, Gauld, Gill

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Where is the Gaull family from?

You can see how Gaull families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaull family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gaull families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 27 Gaull families living in Quebec. This was about 61% of all the recorded Gaull's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gaull families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaull 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 Gaull ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gaull. 100% of Gaull men worked as a Carpenter.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gaull. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaull 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Gaull. 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 288 military records available for the last name Gaull. For the veterans among your Gaull ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaull lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Gaull life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gaull in 1945 was 40, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaull 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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