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Gatey Family History

Gatey 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: Gates, Matey, Gately, Galey, Gatley, Garey, Batey, Gater, Patey

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Where is the Gatey family from?

You can see how Gatey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gatey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gatey families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Gatey families living in Cumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gatey's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Gatey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gatey 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 Gatey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gatey. 50% of Gatey 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Beauty Specialist
    50%

What Gatey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 584 census records available for the last name Gatey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gatey 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Gatey. 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 85 military records available for the last name Gatey. For the veterans among your Gatey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gatey lifespan?

Average Gatey life expectancy in 1971 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gatey 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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