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Gatien Family History

Gatien Surname Meaning

French: from the personal name Gatien a derivative of Latin Gatianus which was borne by an early Christian saint

the founding bishop of the see of Tours.

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


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Where is the Gatien family from?

You can see how Gatien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gatien family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gatien families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Gatien families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gatien's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gatien families in 1891.
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What did your Gatien ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Gatien. 65% of Gatien men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Gatien women worked as a Couturire.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    65%
  • Journalier
    24%
  • Chauffeur
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    100%

What Gatien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gatien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gatien 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Gatien. 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 177 military records available for the last name Gatien. For the veterans among your Gatien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gatien lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gatien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gatien in 1963 was 57, and 55 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gatien 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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