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Gwattney Family History

Gwattney 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: Gwaltney, Gwartney, Gautney, Wattley, Whitney, Gaffney, Gaultney

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Where is the Gwattney family from?

You can see how Gwattney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwattney family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 61 Gwattney families living in Virginia. This was about 64% of all the recorded Gwattney's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Gwattney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gwattney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gwattney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gwattney. 75% of Gwattney men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gwattney women worked as a Servant. .

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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
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Gwattney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwattney 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gwattney. 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 19 military records available for the last name Gwattney. For the veterans among your Gwattney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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