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Gatso Family History

Gatso 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: Gatto, Gatson, Gato, Gates, Gazzo, Tasso, Gallo, Raso, Mato, Sato

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Where is the Gatso family from?

You can see how Gatso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gatso family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gatso family living in Arizona. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gatso's in USA. Arizona and 1 other state had the highest population of Gatso families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gatso 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 83 census records available for the last name Gatso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gatso 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Gatso. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gatso. For the veterans among your Gatso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gatso lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1982, in the United States, Gatso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gatso in 1967 was 79, and 82 in 1982.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gatso 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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