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Gattlin Family History

Gattlin 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: Gatlin, Cantlin, Matlin, Gamelin, Wittlin, Galin, Gamlin, Lattin

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Where is the Gattlin family from?

You can see how Gattlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gattlin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gattlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gattlin families living in Arkansas. This was about 42% of all the recorded Gattlin's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Gattlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gattlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gattlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gattlin. 50% of Gattlin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gattlin women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Gattlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Gattlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gattlin 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Gattlin. 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 20 military records available for the last name Gattlin. For the veterans among your Gattlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gattlin lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Gattlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gattlin in 1974 was 71, and 85 in 2003.

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