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Gatch Family History

Gatch Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Götsch (see Goetsch) or Gattsche a variant of Gade.

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


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You can see how Gatch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gatch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gatch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Gatch families living in New Brunswick. This was about 37% of all the recorded Gatch's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Gatch families in 1911.
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What did your Gatch ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gatch. 100% of Gatch men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 463 immigration records available for the last name Gatch. 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 940 military records available for the last name Gatch. For the veterans among your Gatch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gatch lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Gatch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gatch in 1951 was 32, and 79 in 2004.

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