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Gottschling Family History

Gottschling Surname Meaning

East German: derivative of a Silesian variant of the personal name Gottschalk.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gottschling family from?

You can see how Gottschling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gottschling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gottschling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gottschling families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gottschling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gottschling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gottschling 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 Gottschling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Housemaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gottschling. 30% of Gottschling men worked as a Mechanic and 34% of Gottschling women worked as a Housemaid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gottschling were Salesman and Laundress.

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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

  • Mechanic
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Janitor
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housemaid
    34%
  • Owner Operator
    34%
  • Laundress
    34%

What Gottschling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 831 census records available for the last name Gottschling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gottschling 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 739 immigration records available for the last name Gottschling. 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 534 military records available for the last name Gottschling. For the veterans among your Gottschling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gottschling lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Gottschling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gottschling in 1954 was 52, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gottschling 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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