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Gwathmey Family History

Gwathmey 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: Wathen, Gateley, Athey, Mathey, Gathman, Goatley, Gwaltney, Withey

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Where is the Gwathmey family from?

You can see how Gwathmey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwathmey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gwathmey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Gwathmey families living in Indiana. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gwathmey's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Gwathmey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gwathmey 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 Gwathmey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gwathmey. 34% of Gwathmey men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Gwathmey women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gwathmey were President and 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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Operator
    12%
  • President
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • School Teacher
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Gwathmey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gwathmey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwathmey 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Gwathmey. 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 238 military records available for the last name Gwathmey. For the veterans among your Gwathmey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwathmey lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2002, in the United States, Gwathmey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gwathmey in 1947 was 51, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gwathmey 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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