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Gatta Family History

Gatta Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname from Old Italian gatta ‘cat’. Compare Gatto and La Gatta.

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


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Where is the Gatta family from?

You can see how Gatta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gatta family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gatta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Gatta families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gatta's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gatta families in 1911.
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What did your Gatta ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gatta. 60% of Gatta men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    60%
  • Journalier
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gatta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gatta 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Gatta. 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 610 military records available for the last name Gatta. For the veterans among your Gatta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gatta lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Gatta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gatta in 1953 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gatta 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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