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Gotzmann Family History

Gotzmann 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: Gottman, Goetzman, Holzmann, Kothmann, Gutmann, Kitzmann, Ottmann

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Where is the Gotzmann family from?

You can see how Gotzmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotzmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gotzmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gotzmann family living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Gotzmann's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Gotzmann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gotzmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Gotzmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Gotzmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotzmann 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Gotzmann. 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 177 military records available for the last name Gotzmann. For the veterans among your Gotzmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotzmann lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Gotzmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gotzmann in 1975 was 60, and 84 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotzmann 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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