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Gatten Family History

Gatten Surname Meaning

English: variant of Gatton. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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You can see how Gatten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gatten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gatten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Gatten families living in Quebec. This was about 69% of all the recorded Gatten's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gatten families in 1911.
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What did your Gatten ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gatten. 100% of Gatten men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gatten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gatten 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Gatten. 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 938 military records available for the last name Gatten. For the veterans among your Gatten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gatten lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Gatten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gatten in 1951 was 26, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gatten 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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