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Gotling Family History

Gotling 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: Gosling, Gatling, Gatlin, Bolling, Goodling, Cooling, Golding, Etling

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Where is the Gotling family from?

You can see how Gotling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gotling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gotling families living in Arkansas. This was about 29% of all the recorded Gotling's in USA. Arkansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Gotling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gotling 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 101 census records available for the last name Gotling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotling 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Gotling. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gotling. For the veterans among your Gotling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotling lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1999, in the United States, Gotling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gotling in 1992 was 64, and 61 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gotling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotling 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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