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Gaithers Family History

Gaithers Name 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: Gaither, Gathers, Withers, Cathers, Gethers, Walthers, Geathers

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Where is the Gaithers family from?

You can see how Gaithers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaithers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gaithers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gaithers families living in Florida. This was about 71% of all the recorded Gaithers's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Gaithers families in 1880.
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What did your Gaithers ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gaithers ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Gaithers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaithers 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gaithers. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Gaithers. For the veterans among your Gaithers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaithers lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Gaithers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gaithers in 1955 was 51, and 53 in 2003.

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