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Gattner Family History

Gattner 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: Lattner, Gartner, Gantner, Rattner, Kattner, Ganter, Garner, Kastner

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Where is the Gattner family from?

You can see how Gattner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gattner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gattner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 3 Gattner families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gattner's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Gattner families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gattner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Gattner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gattner 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Gattner. 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 86 military records available for the last name Gattner. For the veterans among your Gattner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gattner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Gattner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gattner in 1964 was 86, and 98 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gattner 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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