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Gotlie Family History

Gotlie 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: Gotlieb, Gottlieb, Gatlin, Gole, Golin, Goldie, Golia, Sorlie, Golde

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Where is the Gotlie family from?

You can see how Gotlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotlie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gotlie families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Gotlie family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gotlie's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Gotlie families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gotlie 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 13 census records available for the last name Gotlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotlie 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gotlie. 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 Gotlie. For the veterans among your Gotlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotlie lifespan?

Average Gotlie life expectancy in 1998 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotlie 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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