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Gortler Family History

Gortler 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: Gurtler, Gertler, Gorter, Porter, Ostler, Wortley, Portier, Ortner

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Where is the Gortler family from?

You can see how Gortler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gortler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gortler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Gortler families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gortler's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Gortler families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Gortler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gortler 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Gortler. 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 332 military records available for the last name Gortler. For the veterans among your Gortler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gortler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gortler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gortler in 1966 was 60, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gortler 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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