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Gatchel Family History

Gatchel Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Gatchell.

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


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Where is the Gatchel family from?

You can see how Gatchel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gatchel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gatchel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Gatchel families living in Manitoba. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gatchel's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Gatchel families in 1911.
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What did your Gatchel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmers Son
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gatchel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gatchel 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Gatchel. 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 627 military records available for the last name Gatchel. For the veterans among your Gatchel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gatchel lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Gatchel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gatchel in 1950 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gatchel 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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