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Gazey Family History

Gazey Name Meaning

unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Mazey, Galey, Dazey, Garey, Razey, Ganey, Gale, Gabel, Carey, Gates

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Where is the Gazey family from?

You can see how Gazey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gazey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Gazey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 2 Gazey families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gazey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gazey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gazey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gazey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gazey. 100% of Gazey men worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gazey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gazey 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Gazey. 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 189 military records available for the last name Gazey. For the veterans among your Gazey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gazey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Gazey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gazey in 1967 was 65, and 63 in 2002.

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