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Gortemiller Family History

Gortemiller 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: Bottemiller, Ostermiller, Guthmiller, Kitzmiller, Rossmiller

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Where is the Gortemiller family from?

You can see how Gortemiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gortemiller family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gortemiller families living in Indiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gortemiller's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Gortemiller families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gortemiller 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 75 census records available for the last name Gortemiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gortemiller 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gortemiller. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Gortemiller. For the veterans among your Gortemiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gortemiller lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gortemiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Gortemiller in 1966 was 90, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gortemiller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gortemiller 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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