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Gauley Name Meaning

Irish: shortened form of McGauley .

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


Similar surnames: Gawley, Ganley, Cauley, Galley, Gallen, Gatley, Pauley, Mcauley

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Where is the Gauley family from?

You can see how Gauley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gauley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gauley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 34 Gauley families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Gauley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gauley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gauley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gauley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gauley. 78% of Gauley men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Sailor
    10%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gauley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gauley 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 780 immigration records available for the last name Gauley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gauley. For the veterans among your Gauley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gauley lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gauley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gauley in 1957 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

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