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Gasow Family History

Gasow 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: Glasow, Gadow, Galow, Jason, Glasgow, Raso, Gast, Gasch, Cahow, Gass

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Where is the Gasow family from?

You can see how Gasow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gasow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gasow families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gasow's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gasow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gasow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gasow ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Gasow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gasow 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Gasow. 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 70 military records available for the last name Gasow. For the veterans among your Gasow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gasow lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Gasow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gasow in 1972 was 79, and 81 in 1999.

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