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Gatrell Family History

Gatrell Surname Meaning

English (Isle of Wight and Hampshire): possibly a voiced variant of the habitational name Catterall.

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


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Where is the Gatrell family from?

You can see how Gatrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gatrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gatrell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 127 Gatrell families living in Hampshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Gatrell's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Gatrell families in 1891.
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What did your Gatrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Salesman Dairy and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gatrell. 34% of Gatrell men worked as a Salesman Dairy and 81% of Gatrell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gatrell were Carpenter and School Teacher Working Unforanly office Civil (clere).

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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

  • Salesman Dairy
    34%
  • Agricultural Garden
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • School Teacher Working Unforanly office Civil (clere)
    3%

What Gatrell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Gatrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gatrell 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 470 immigration records available for the last name Gatrell. 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 928 military records available for the last name Gatrell. For the veterans among your Gatrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gatrell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gatrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gatrell in 1963 was 64, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gatrell 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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