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Gattison Family History

Gattison 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: Mattison, Pattison, Matteson, Mathison, Gatton, Mattsson, Gattis

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Where is the Gattison family from?

You can see how Gattison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gattison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gattison families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Gattison families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gattison's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gattison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gattison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gattison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gattison. 39% of Gattison men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Gattison women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gattison were Farmer and Farm Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

What Gattison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Gattison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gattison 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Gattison. 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 32 military records available for the last name Gattison. For the veterans among your Gattison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gattison lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gattison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gattison in 1965 was 74, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gattison 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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