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Gatling Family History

Gatling Surname Meaning

English (London): variant of Gatlin. Possibly an altered form of German Gättling (see Gatlin ).

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


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Where is the Gatling family from?

You can see how Gatling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gatling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gatling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 36 Gatling families living in London. This was about 78% of all the recorded Gatling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gatling families in 1891.
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What did your Gatling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Signalman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gatling. 100% of Gatling men worked as a Railway Signalman and 100% of Gatling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Railway Signalman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Gatling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gatling 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Gatling. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gatling. For the veterans among your Gatling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gatling lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gatling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gatling in 1960 was 44, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gatling 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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