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Gottstein Family History

Gottstein Surname Meaning

German: topographic name from a field name meaning literally ‘God's rock’.

Possibly also a nickname for a devout Christian referring to Christ's designation of Saint Peter as the rock on which the church would be built.

(Matthew 118).

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


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Where is the Gottstein family from?

You can see how Gottstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gottstein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gottstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gottstein family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gottstein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gottstein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gottstein 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 Gottstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gottstein. 31% of Gottstein men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Gottstein women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gottstein were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gottstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gottstein 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 459 immigration records available for the last name Gottstein. 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 620 military records available for the last name Gottstein. For the veterans among your Gottstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gottstein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gottstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gottstein in 1962 was 69, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gottstein 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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