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Gatois Family History

Gatois 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: Gattis, Gates, Hatzis, Gatlin, Matis, Valois, Gareis, Gabris, Gadbois

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Where is the Gatois family from?

You can see how Gatois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gatois family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gatois family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gatois's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gatois families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Gatois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gatois 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gatois. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gatois. For the veterans among your Gatois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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