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Gatow Family History

Gatow 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: Gadow, Galow, Satow, Gato, Gates, Gayton, Bator, Mato, Sato, Kato

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Where is the Gatow family from?

You can see how Gatow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gatow family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gatow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Gatow family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gatow's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Gatow families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gatow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Gatow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gatow 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Gatow. 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 20 military records available for the last name Gatow. For the veterans among your Gatow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gatow lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Gatow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gatow in 1969 was 84, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gatow 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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