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Gattel Family History

Gattel 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: Gettel, Gatten, Gabel, Gates, Ganter, Martel, Garten, Matte, Mantel

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Where is the Gattel family from?

You can see how Gattel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gattel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gattel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gattel family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gattel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gattel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gattel 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 161 census records available for the last name Gattel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gattel 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Gattel. 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 66 military records available for the last name Gattel. For the veterans among your Gattel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gattel lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Gattel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gattel in 1976 was 78, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gattel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gattel 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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