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Gottberg Family History

Gottberg 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: Ostberg, Goldberg, Golberg, Rettberg, Gotter, Rothberg, Gomberg

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Where is the Gottberg family from?

You can see how Gottberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gottberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gottberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Gottberg families living in Lancashire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Gottberg's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gottberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gottberg 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 Gottberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gottberg. 50% of Gottberg men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Gottberg women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gottberg were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Gottberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gottberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gottberg 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Gottberg. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Gottberg. For the veterans among your Gottberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gottberg lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Gottberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gottberg in 1959 was 67, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gottberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gottberg 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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