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Gatheman Family History

Gatheman Name 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: Gathman, Guthman, Catherman, Kathman, Bateman, Rathman, Rahman, Gahan

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Where is the Gatheman family from?

You can see how Gatheman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gatheman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gatheman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gatheman families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gatheman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gatheman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gatheman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gatheman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gatheman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Gatheman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gatheman 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gatheman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Gatheman. For the veterans among your Gatheman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gatheman lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Gatheman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gatheman in 1973 was 90, and 90 in 1997.

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