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Gathmann Family History

Gathmann 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: Rathmann, Gathman, Athmann, Lachmann, Guthman, Kathman, Bethmann

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Where is the Gathmann family from?

You can see how Gathmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gathmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gathmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Gathmann families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gathmann's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gathmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gathmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gathmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gathmann. 60% of Gathmann 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Gathmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 577 census records available for the last name Gathmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gathmann 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 485 immigration records available for the last name Gathmann. 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 259 military records available for the last name Gathmann. For the veterans among your Gathmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gathmann lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gathmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gathmann in 1956 was 52, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gathmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gathmann 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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