This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Gotten family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Gotten Family History

Gotten 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: Botten, Cotten, Otten, Gotter, Totten, Gatten, Otter, Rutten, Garten

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Gotten family from?

You can see how Gotten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotten family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gotten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Gotten families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 71% of all the recorded Gotten's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Gotten families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gotten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Gotten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gotten. 100% of Gotten men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Gotten | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gotten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gotten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotten census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Gotten

Passenger Lists

There are 163 immigration records available for the last name Gotten. 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.

View all Gotten immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 968 military records available for the last name Gotten. For the veterans among your Gotten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gotten military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gotten family history

Discover More

What is the average Gotten lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Gotten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gotten in 1971 was 94, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gotten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotten 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gotten family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial