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Gattis Family History

Gattis Surname Meaning

English: occupational name for a watchman from Middle English Old French gaite ‘watchman’.

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


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Where is the Gattis family from?

You can see how Gattis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gattis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gattis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Gattis families living in New Brunswick. This was about 46% of all the recorded Gattis's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Gattis families in 1911.
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What did your Gattis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gattis. 26% of Gattis men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Gattis women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gattis were Carpenter and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Gattis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gattis 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Gattis. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Gattis. For the veterans among your Gattis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gattis lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Gattis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gattis in 1951 was 59, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gattis 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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