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Gootman Family History

Gootman 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: Goodman, Gottman, Footman, Goosman, Hootman, Notman, Gorman, Goeman

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Where is the Gootman family from?

You can see how Gootman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gootman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gootman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Gootman families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Gootman's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Gootman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gootman 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 Gootman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gootman. 100% of Gootman men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Gootman women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Gootman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gootman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gootman 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Gootman. 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 98 military records available for the last name Gootman. For the veterans among your Gootman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gootman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Gootman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gootman in 1965 was 80, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gootman 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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