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Gatson Name Meaning

Perhaps an altered (metathesized) form of French Gaston .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Matson, Gasson, Getson, Faison, Parson, Danson, Gunson, Patton

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Where is the Gatson family from?

You can see how Gatson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gatson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gatson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Gatson families living in Staffordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gatson's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Gatson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gatson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gatson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gatson. 36% of Gatson men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Gatson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gatson were Porter and Laundress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Porter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    17%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Laundress
    13%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gatson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gatson 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Gatson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 701 military records available for the last name Gatson. For the veterans among your Gatson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gatson lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Gatson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gatson in 1952 was 24, and 68 in 2004.

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