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Gatens Family History

Gatens Surname Meaning

Scottish (Glasgow and Angus): altered form of Irish Mag Eiteagáin see McGettigan.

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


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Where is the Gatens family from?

You can see how Gatens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gatens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gatens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Gatens families living in Durham. This was about 86% of all the recorded Gatens's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gatens families in 1891.
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What did your Gatens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gatens. 100% of Gatens men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Gatens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Incapacitated
    25%

What Gatens family records will you find?

Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 392 immigration records available for the last name Gatens. 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 357 military records available for the last name Gatens. For the veterans among your Gatens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gatens lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gatens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gatens in 1959 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gatens 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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