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Gottmer Family History

Gottmer 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: Gotter, Gottier, Otter, Cotter, Gitter, Zotter, Rotter, Notter

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Where is the Gottmer family from?

You can see how Gottmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gottmer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gottmer families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gottmer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gottmer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gottmer 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 73 census records available for the last name Gottmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gottmer 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Gottmer. 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 22 military records available for the last name Gottmer. For the veterans among your Gottmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gottmer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Gottmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gottmer in 1969 was 70, and 51 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gottmer 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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