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Gatell Family History

Gatell Surname 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: Gately, Gatrell, Gall, Gabel, Gates, Hartell, Gesell, Castell, Tell

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Where is the Gatell family from?

You can see how Gatell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gatell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gatell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Gatell families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Gatell's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Gatell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gatell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gatell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Real Estate and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gatell. 60% of Gatell men worked as a Real Estate and 50% of Gatell women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gatell were Laborer and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Real Estate
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Gatell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Gatell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gatell 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 483 immigration records available for the last name Gatell. 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 34 military records available for the last name Gatell. For the veterans among your Gatell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gatell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Gatell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gatell in 1966 was 74, and 92 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gatell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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