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Gootenberg Family History

Gootenberg 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: Guttenberg, Rotenberg, Goldenberg, Gartenberg, Rottenberg, Lowenberg

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Where is the Gootenberg family from?

You can see how Gootenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gootenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gootenberg family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gootenberg's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Gootenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gootenberg 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 95 census records available for the last name Gootenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gootenberg 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Gootenberg. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gootenberg. For the veterans among your Gootenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gootenberg lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Gootenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gootenberg in 1976 was 84, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gootenberg 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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