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Gates Family History

Gates Genealogy & Family Tree

Gates is an English name from Lancashire, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Old English word gate which means "road" or "thoroughfare" and referred to someone who lived near such a landmark. The earliest known ancestor--Ailricus de la Gata--was recorded in 1169.

Other spellings include "Gate," "Gaits," "Jates," and "Yates."  Notable people with the surname include American television personality Josh Gates (Destination Truth, Ghost Hunters, Ghost Hunters International), American football player Lionel Gates (Buffalo Bills, Tampa Bay Buccaneers), American football player Antonio Gates (San Diego Chargers), and American entrepreneur Bill Gates. The first Gates to come to America was Thos Gates in Virginia in 1609.

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