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Gather Surname Meaning

North German: habitational name for someone from either of two places called Gath (near Krefeld and in Schleswig). English: variant of Gater.

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


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Where is the Gather family from?

You can see how Gather families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gather family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gather families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Gather families living in Manitoba. This was about 62% of all the recorded Gather's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Gather families in 1911.
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What did your Gather ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gather. 29% of Gather men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Gather women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gather were Truck Driver 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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • House Work
    20%
  • Servant
    15%
  • Teacher
    10%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Gather. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gather 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Gather. 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 515 military records available for the last name Gather. For the veterans among your Gather ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gather lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gather life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gather in 1966 was 83, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gather 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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