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Gaudes Family History

Gaudes 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: Gaudet, Gates, Gander, Garde, Gade, Ades, Valdes, Aude, Gaines, Gauer

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Where is the Gaudes family from?

You can see how Gaudes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaudes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gaudes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Gaudes families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gaudes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gaudes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaudes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gaudes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Inspector was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gaudes. 25% of Gaudes men worked as an 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

  • Inspector
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Wool Sorter
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Gaudes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaudes 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Gaudes. 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 89 military records available for the last name Gaudes. For the veterans among your Gaudes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaudes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gaudes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gaudes in 1964 was 80, and 93 in 2004.

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