Gaza Family History

Gaza Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Goza, Maza, Gazda, Gatza, Raz, Maia, Baz, Lala, Gala, Gama

11,000 record(s) for Gaza

4K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
2K	Military Records
451	Immigration Records
2K	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

Where is the Gaza family from?

You can see how Gaza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaza family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gaza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Gaza families living in Alabama. This was about 47% of all the recorded Gaza's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Gaza families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gaza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gaza. 52% of Gaza men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gaza women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gaza were Mechanic and Teacher.

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

Laborer

52%

Farmer

16%

New worker

7%

Mechanic

6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Laundress

34%

comber

23%

Housekeeper

23%

Teacher

23%

What Gaza family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2K census records available for the last name Gaza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaza census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 451 immigration records available for the last name Gaza. 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.

Military Records

There are 2K military records available for the last name Gaza. For the veterans among your Gaza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Gaza lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Gaza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gaza in 1953 was 65, and 93 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaza ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.