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Fottler Family History

Fottler 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: Kottler, Rottler, Ostler, Otter, Cotter, Zotter, Rotter, Cottle

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Where is the Fottler family from?

You can see how Fottler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fottler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fottler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Fottler families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Fottler's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Fottler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fottler 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 Fottler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fottler. 60% of Fottler men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Fottler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Fottler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fottler 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Fottler. 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 45 military records available for the last name Fottler. For the veterans among your Fottler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fottler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Fottler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fottler in 1966 was 78, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fottler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fottler 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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