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Gatzemeyer Family History

Gatzemeyer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Katzenmeyer.

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


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Where is the Gatzemeyer family from?

You can see how Gatzemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gatzemeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gatzemeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Gatzemeyer families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Gatzemeyer's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Gatzemeyer families in 1880.
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What did your Gatzemeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gatzemeyer. 80% of Gatzemeyer men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Operator
    20%

What Gatzemeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Gatzemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gatzemeyer 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Gatzemeyer. 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 91 military records available for the last name Gatzemeyer. For the veterans among your Gatzemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gatzemeyer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gatzemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gatzemeyer in 1964 was 58, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gatzemeyer 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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