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Gatte Family History

Gatte 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: Matte, Gatt, Ratte, Gatto, Gatta, Gatts, Gatti, Gatten, Batte, Gale

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Where is the Gatte family from?

You can see how Gatte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gatte family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gatte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 25 Gatte families living in Louisiana. This was about 54% of all the recorded Gatte's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gatte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gatte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gatte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gatte. 29% of Gatte men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Gatte women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gatte were Miner and Operator Machine. .

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Miner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    28%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Operator Machine
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gatte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gatte 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Gatte. 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 296 military records available for the last name Gatte. For the veterans among your Gatte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gatte lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gatte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gatte in 1956 was 70, and 62 in 2004.

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