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Gaula Family History

Gaula 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: Gault, Galla, Gula, Paula, Gaul, Gala, Gauna, Gauld, Gall, Gale

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Where is the Gaula family from?

You can see how Gaula families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaula family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gaula families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Gaula families living in Nebraska. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gaula's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Gaula families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaula surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gaula ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cloth Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gaula. 50% of Gaula men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gaula women worked as a Cloth Inspector. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cloth Inspector
    100%
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Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Gaula. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaula 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Gaula. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gaula. For the veterans among your Gaula ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaula lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1998, in the United States, Gaula life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gaula in 1982 was 69, and 86 in 1998.

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