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Gaiser Name Meaning

German: occupational name for a goatherd or a nickname for a capricious person, from an agent derivative of Middle High German geiz ‘goat’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Geiser, Ganser, Zaiser, Kaiser, Gasser, Gaier, Naiser, Geiger, Raiser

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Gaiser Family Origin

Where is the Gaiser family from?

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    You can see how Gaiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaiser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gaiser families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gaiser family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gaiser's in the USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Gaiser families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaiser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Gaiser Family Occupations

    What did your Gaiser ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Gaiser occupation in the USA was Farmer. 22% of Gaiser's were Farmers. Farmer, Shoemaker and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Gaiser. A less common occupation for the Gaiser family was Farming.

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    • Farmer

      22%

    • Shoemaker

      11%

    • Keeping House

      9%

    • Farming

      7%

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

    Gaiser Historical Records

    What Gaiser family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gaiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaiser census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Gaiser. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gaiser. For the veterans among your Gaiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Gaiser Life Expectancy

    What is the average Gaiser lifespan?

    Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Gaiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gaiser in 1952 was 37, and 75 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gaiser

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaiser 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.

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