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Gatzy Family History

Gatzy 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: Gatz, Gatza, Gates, Gazzo, Gay, Gandy, Glatz, Batz, Athy, Ganz

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Where is the Gatzy family from?

You can see how Gatzy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gatzy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Gatzy families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Gatzy's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gatzy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gatzy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gatzy ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Gatzy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gatzy 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gatzy. 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 Gatzy. For the veterans among your Gatzy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gatzy lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Gatzy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gatzy in 1985 was 71, and 95 in 2004.

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