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Gootner Family History

Gootner 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: Goodner, Kostner, Ortner, Cortner, Fortner, Cotner, Botner, Dooner

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Where is the Gootner family from?

You can see how Gootner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gootner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gootner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gootner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gootner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gootner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Gootner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gootner 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Gootner. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gootner. For the veterans among your Gootner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gootner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1974, in the United States, Gootner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gootner in 1966 was 67, and 76 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gootner 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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