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Gausen Family History

Gausen 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: Gansen, Gause, Hausen, Gassen, Garten, Gruen, Vause, Gauer, Gruben

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Where is the Gausen family from?

You can see how Gausen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gausen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gausen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gausen families living in Wisconsin. This was about 78% of all the recorded Gausen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gausen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gausen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gausen ancestors do for a living?

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

What Gausen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Gausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gausen 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Gausen. 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 39 military records available for the last name Gausen. For the veterans among your Gausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gausen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1978, in the United States, Gausen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gausen in 1972 was 52, and 67 in 1978.

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