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Gotner Family History

Gotner 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: Cotner, Botner, Gotter, Gower, Otter, Garner, Horner, Corner, Cotter

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Where is the Gotner family from?

You can see how Gotner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gotner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gotner families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gotner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gotner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gotner 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 Gotner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Car Inspector was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gotner. 100% of Gotner men worked as a Car Inspector.

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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

  • Car Inspector
    100%

What Gotner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Gotner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotner 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Gotner. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gotner. For the veterans among your Gotner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotner lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1994, in the United States, Gotner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gotner in 1981 was 92, and 58 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gotner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotner 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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