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Gateman Family History

Gateman 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: Gathman, Bateman, Waterman, Goeman, Gayman, Oatman, Hageman, Goleman

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Where is the Gateman family from?

You can see how Gateman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gateman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gateman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 49 Gateman families living in Ontario. This was about 72% of all the recorded Gateman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gateman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gateman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gateman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Help At Farm were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Gateman. 60% of Gateman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gateman women worked as a Help At Farm. .

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*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 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Labourer
    20%
  • Cabinet Maker
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Help At Farm
    100%
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What Gateman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gateman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gateman 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Gateman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 83 military records available for the last name Gateman. For the veterans among your Gateman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gateman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gateman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gateman in 1960 was 54, and 86 in 2004.

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