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Gazeley Family History

Gazeley Name Meaning

from Gazeley (Suffolk).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Gateley, Galley, Akeley, Gailey, Bazley, Gately, Gartley, Greeley

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Where is the Gazeley family from?

You can see how Gazeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gazeley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gazeley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Gazeley families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gazeley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gazeley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gazeley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gazeley ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gazeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gazeley 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 381 immigration records available for the last name Gazeley. 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 383 military records available for the last name Gazeley. For the veterans among your Gazeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gazeley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gazeley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gazeley in 1964 was 86, and 70 in 2004.

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