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Gaass Family History

Gaass 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: Grass, Glass, Gass, Maass, Haass, Gauss, Gates, Bass, Wass, Gross

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Where is the Gaass family from?

You can see how Gaass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaass family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gaass families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Gaass families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Gaass's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gaass families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaass surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gaass ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Gaass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaass 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Gaass. 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 52 military records available for the last name Gaass. For the veterans among your Gaass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaass lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gaass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gaass in 1962 was 84, and 88 in 2003.

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