Origins of the Gau surname
About the Gaus
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Interesting facts about Gau
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Gaus most likely to marry?
Gau*s
What are the most common Gau first names?
John
Joseph
Mary
Anna
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Common jobs for Gaus
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Gaus in 1921
Dress Maker
2
Cook
1
Governess
1
Home Duties
1
Housemaid Domestic
1
Commmon male occupations for Gaus in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
3
Hartier
2
Shoemaker
2
Able Seaman
1
Agricultural Labourer Church Clerk
1
