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Gatchett Family History

Gatchett 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: Hatchett, Matchett, Patchett, Gatchell, Matchette, Gatchel, Hanchett

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Where is the Gatchett family from?

You can see how Gatchett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gatchett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gatchett family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gatchett's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Gatchett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gatchett 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 81 census records available for the last name Gatchett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gatchett 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gatchett. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gatchett. For the veterans among your Gatchett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gatchett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Gatchett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gatchett in 1964 was 79, and 78 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gatchett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gatchett 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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