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Gatie Family History

Gatie 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: Batie, Gale, Gavin, Marie, Gange, Gates, Pate, Garde, Gade, Agate

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Where is the Gatie family from?

You can see how Gatie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gatie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gatie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gatie families living in Massachusetts. This was about 70% of all the recorded Gatie's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gatie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gatie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gatie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gatie. 100% of Gatie 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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Gatie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gatie 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Gatie. 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 39 military records available for the last name Gatie. For the veterans among your Gatie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gatie lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Gatie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gatie in 1975 was 67, and 72 in 2001.

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