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Gotterson Family History

Gotterson 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: Otterson, Patterson, Catterson, Watterson, Petterson, Batterson

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Where is the Gotterson family from?

You can see how Gotterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotterson family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Gotterson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 7 Gotterson families living in Norfolk. This was about 64% of all the recorded Gotterson's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Gotterson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gotterson 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 Gotterson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gotterson. 100% of Gotterson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Gotterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotterson 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Gotterson. 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 40 military records available for the last name Gotterson. For the veterans among your Gotterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotterson lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1978, in the United States, Gotterson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gotterson in 1975 was 51, and 79 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotterson 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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