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Gautney Name Meaning

Probably English: variant of Gaultney . This form of the surname is not found in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Gaultney, Garney, Gurley, Autrey, Gaffney, Matney, Gulley, Gatley

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Where is the Gautney family from?

You can see how Gautney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gautney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gautney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Gautney families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gautney's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Gautney families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gautney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gautney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gautney. 46% of Gautney men worked as a Farmer and 54% of Gautney women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gautney were Farm Laborer and Housework. .

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    54%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Housework
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gautney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gautney 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Gautney. 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 481 military records available for the last name Gautney. For the veterans among your Gautney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gautney lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Gautney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gautney in 1944 was 22, and 73 in 2004.

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