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Gatins Family History

Gatins 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: Gatens, Gains, Gavin, Gates, Gatlin, Satin, Matis, Mains, Gans

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Where is the Gatins family from?

You can see how Gatins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gatins family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gatins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Gatins families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gatins's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gatins families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Gatins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gatins 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Gatins. 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 78 military records available for the last name Gatins. For the veterans among your Gatins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gatins lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gatins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gatins in 1959 was 59, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gatins 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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