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Gatza Family History

Gatza Surname Meaning

Germanized or Americanized form of Polish Gaca.

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


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Where is the Gatza family from?

You can see how Gatza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gatza family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gatza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gatza family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Gatza's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Gatza families in 1880.
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What did your Gatza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bean Sorter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gatza. 39% of Gatza men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gatza women worked as a Bean Sorter. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gatza were Decorator and Teacher.

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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
    39%
  • Waiter
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Decorator
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bean Sorter
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Gatza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 818 census records available for the last name Gatza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gatza 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Gatza. 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 212 military records available for the last name Gatza. For the veterans among your Gatza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gatza lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gatza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gatza in 1963 was 73, and 80 in 2004.

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