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Gathar Family History

Gathar 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: Gahan, Tatar, Bachar, Mathai, Gaar, Mather, Nathan, Latham, Rather

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Where is the Gathar family from?

You can see how Gathar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gathar family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Gathar families living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gathar's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Gathar families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Gathar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gathar 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gathar. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gathar. For the veterans among your Gathar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gathar lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gathar 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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