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Gaton Family History

Gaton Surname Meaning

Spanish (Gatón): habitational name from a place called Gatón de Campos in Valladolid province of ancient Germanic origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gaton family from?

You can see how Gaton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gaton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Gaton families living in Ontario. This was about 32% of all the recorded Gaton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gaton families in 1911.
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What did your Gaton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gaton. 49% of Gaton men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gaton women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gaton were Labor and Scale Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    49%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Cook
    34%
  • Scale Operator
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gaton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaton 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 448 immigration records available for the last name Gaton. 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 354 military records available for the last name Gaton. For the veterans among your Gaton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaton lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Gaton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gaton in 1961 was 41, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaton 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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