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Gatecliff Family History

Gatecliff Surname Meaning

see Gatcliffe.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gatecliff family from?

You can see how Gatecliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gatecliff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gatecliff families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Gatecliff families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gatecliff's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gatecliff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gatecliff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gatecliff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gatecliff. 100% of Gatecliff men worked as a Plumber.

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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

  • Plumber
    100%

What Gatecliff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Gatecliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gatecliff 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Gatecliff. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gatecliff. For the veterans among your Gatecliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gatecliff lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Gatecliff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gatecliff in 1975 was 80, and 94 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gatecliff 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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