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Gatzmer Family History

Gatzmer 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: Gutzmer, Latimer, Katzer, Matzner, Patzner, Kazmer, Gratzer, Glatzer

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Where is the Gatzmer family from?

You can see how Gatzmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gatzmer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gatzmer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gatzmer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gatzmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gatzmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gatzmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gatzmer. 60% of Gatzmer 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
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Gatzmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gatzmer 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Gatzmer. 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 23 military records available for the last name Gatzmer. For the veterans among your Gatzmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gatzmer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Gatzmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gatzmer in 1962 was 71, and 71 in 2002.

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