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Gwatney Family History

Gwatney Name 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: Gwaltney, Gwartney, Graney, Garney, Gainey, Gortney, Watne, Goatley

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Where is the Gwatney family from?

You can see how Gwatney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwatney family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gwatney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Gwatney families living in Mississippi. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gwatney's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Gwatney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gwatney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gwatney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gwatney. 43% of Gwatney 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
    43%
  • Painter
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%
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What Gwatney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 607 census records available for the last name Gwatney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwatney 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Gwatney. 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 158 military records available for the last name Gwatney. For the veterans among your Gwatney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwatney lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gwatney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gwatney in 1961 was 46, and 67 in 2004.

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