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Gottert Family History

Gottert 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: Gotter, Otter, Cotter, Gitter, Zotter, Gantert, Gobert, Rotter

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Where is the Gottert family from?

You can see how Gottert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gottert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gottert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gottert families living in New York. This was about 70% of all the recorded Gottert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gottert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gottert 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 107 census records available for the last name Gottert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gottert 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Gottert. 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 156 military records available for the last name Gottert. For the veterans among your Gottert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gottert lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Gottert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gottert in 1986 was 74, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gottert 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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