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Gatchell Family History

Gatchell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Getchell. This surname is now rare in Britain.

In some cases probably also an Americanized form of German or Swiss German Götschel (see Goetschel).

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


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Where is the Gatchell family from?

You can see how Gatchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gatchell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gatchell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 24 Gatchell families living in Ontario. This was about 77% of all the recorded Gatchell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gatchell families in 1911.
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What did your Gatchell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Gatchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gatchell 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 582 immigration records available for the last name Gatchell. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Gatchell. For the veterans among your Gatchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gatchell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Gatchell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gatchell in 1955 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gatchell 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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