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Gwathney Family History

Gwathney Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Gwathney family from?

You can see how Gwathney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwathney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gwathney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Gwathney family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gwathney's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Gwathney families in 1841.
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What did your Gwathney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gwathney. 43% of Gwathney men worked as a Farmer and 42% of Gwathney women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gwathney were Laborer and Waitress.

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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
    43%
  • Farm Hand
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    42%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Domestic
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%

What Gwathney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gwathney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwathney 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Gwathney. 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 245 military records available for the last name Gwathney. For the veterans among your Gwathney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwathney lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gwathney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gwathney in 1961 was 25, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gwathney 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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