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Gontleman Family History

Gontleman 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: Gentleman, Goleman, Gittleman, Gonterman, Coleman, Goeman, Gottman

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Where is the Gontleman family from?

You can see how Gontleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gontleman family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Gontleman family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gontleman's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Gontleman families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Gontleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gontleman 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gontleman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gontleman. For the veterans among your Gontleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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