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Gattling Family History

Gattling 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: Gatling, Gatlin, Gutting, Watling, Getting, Eastling, Dettling

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Where is the Gattling family from?

You can see how Gattling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gattling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gattling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 33 Gattling families living in North Carolina. This was about 92% of all the recorded Gattling's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Gattling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gattling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gattling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gattling. 67% of Gattling 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
    67%
  • Carpenter
    34%
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Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Gattling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gattling 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gattling. 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 38 military records available for the last name Gattling. For the veterans among your Gattling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gattling lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Gattling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gattling in 1966 was 80, and 50 in 2001.

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