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Gottig Family History

Gottig 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: Gettig, Gotti, Zotti, Gott, Sittig, Rettig, Gutting, Goetting, Littig

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Where is the Gottig family from?

You can see how Gottig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gottig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gottig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Gottig families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gottig's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gottig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gottig 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 Gottig ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gottig. 100% of Gottig women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gottig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Gottig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gottig 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Gottig. 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 122 military records available for the last name Gottig. For the veterans among your Gottig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gottig lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Gottig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gottig in 1967 was 93, and 94 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gottig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gottig 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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