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Gotter Family History

Gotter Surname Meaning

German (Götter): see Goetter. English: variant of Gutter.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gotter family from?

You can see how Gotter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gotter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Gotter families living in New Brunswick. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gotter's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Gotter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gotter 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 Gotter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gotter. 35% of Gotter men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Gotter women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gotter were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Contractor
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Gotter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gotter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotter 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gotter. 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 862 military records available for the last name Gotter. For the veterans among your Gotter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotter lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gotter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gotter in 1967 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotter 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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