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Gattan Family History

Gattan 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: Kattan, Gatta, Rattan, Gatton, Hattan, Gaytan, Grattan, Gaitan

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Where is the Gattan family from?

You can see how Gattan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gattan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gattan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Gattan families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Gattan's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Gattan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gattan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gattan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gattan. 100% of Gattan men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Gattan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gattan 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Gattan. 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 21 military records available for the last name Gattan. For the veterans among your Gattan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gattan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Gattan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gattan in 1971 was 86, and 91 in 1999.

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