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Gayou Family History

Gayou 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: Mayou, You, Gay, Gayton, Mayor, Rayon, Gaynor, Ayoub, Rayo, Vayo

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Where is the Gayou family from?

You can see how Gayou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gayou family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Gayou families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gayou's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gayou families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gayou surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gayou ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Gayou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gayou 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Gayou. 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 33 military records available for the last name Gayou. For the veterans among your Gayou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gayou lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2001, in the United States, Gayou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gayou in 1944 was 54, and 71 in 2001.

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