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Gachette Family History

Gachette Surname 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: Pichette, Gavette, Racette, Giachetti, Gaudette, Matchette, Garrette

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Where is the Gachette family from?

You can see how Gachette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gachette family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Gachette family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Gachette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gachette families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Gachette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gachette 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Gachette. 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 26 military records available for the last name Gachette. For the veterans among your Gachette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gachette lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gachette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gachette in 1967 was 71, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gachette 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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