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Gatha Family History

Gatha 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: Gath, Gatta, Gatza, Atha, Hata, Gates, Rath, Gahan, Bath, Datta

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Where is the Gatha family from?

You can see how Gatha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gatha family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gatha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Gatha families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gatha's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gatha families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gatha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Gatha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gatha 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Gatha. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gatha. For the veterans among your Gatha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gatha lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1990, in the United States, Gatha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gatha in 1987 was 90, and 40 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gatha 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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