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Gaer Family History

Gaer Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Geier .

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


Similar surnames: Gaber, Gamer, Baer, Ber, Nager, Oder, Garb, Galer, Gayer, Geer

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Where is the Gaer family from?

You can see how Gaer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gaer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Gaer families living in Quebec. This was about 52% of all the recorded Gaer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gaer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gaer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gaer. 24% of Gaer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gaer women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gaer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaer 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Gaer. 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 413 military records available for the last name Gaer. For the veterans among your Gaer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaer lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Gaer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gaer in 1951 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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