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Gotterer Family History

Gotterer 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: Dotterer, Wetterer, Ketterer, Retterer, Fitterer, Gotter, Litterer

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Where is the Gotterer family from?

You can see how Gotterer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotterer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gotterer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gotterer families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gotterer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gotterer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gotterer 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 84 census records available for the last name Gotterer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotterer 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Gotterer. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gotterer. For the veterans among your Gotterer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotterer lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Gotterer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gotterer in 1976 was 75, and 91 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gotterer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotterer 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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