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Gatley Family History

Gatley Surname Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Gately.

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


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Where is the Gatley family from?

You can see how Gatley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gatley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gatley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 222 Gatley families living in Lancashire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Gatley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gatley families in 1891.
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What did your Gatley 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 Gatley. 24% of Gatley men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Gatley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gatley were Builders Labourer and Housekeeper.

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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
    24%
  • Private Gardener
    16%
  • Dairy Farmer
    16%
  • Builders Labourer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Gatley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gatley 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gatley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gatley. For the veterans among your Gatley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gatley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gatley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Gatley in 1963 was 80, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gatley 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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