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Gatcher Family History

Gatcher 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: Hatcher, Katcher, Gotcher, Batcher, Vatcher, Gaucher, Gatchel

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Where is the Gatcher family from?

You can see how Gatcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gatcher family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gatcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 6 Gatcher families living in Argyll. This was about 86% of all the recorded Gatcher's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Gatcher families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gatcher 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 Gatcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gatcher. 25% of Gatcher men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Attorney
    10%

What Gatcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 602 census records available for the last name Gatcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gatcher 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Gatcher. 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 55 military records available for the last name Gatcher. For the veterans among your Gatcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gatcher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Gatcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gatcher in 1964 was 71, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gatcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gatcher 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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