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 Gautam family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Gautam Family History

Gautam Surname Meaning

Indian: from the male personal name Gautama (from Sanskrit go ‘cow cattle’ + the superlative suffix tama). There have been several Indian sages named Gotama and Gautama.

Gautama was the epithet of the Buddha; it was also the personal name of the chief disciple of Mahavira and is the name of a gotra (subdivision) of the Brahmins and some other communities.

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


Similar surnames: 

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Gautam family from?

You can see how Gautam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gautam family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gautam families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Gautam families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Gautam's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gautam families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gautam 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 Gautam ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gautam. 100% of Gautam men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Gautam | 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gautam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Gautam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gautam census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Gautam

Passenger Lists

There are 30 immigration records available for the last name Gautam. 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 Gautam immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Gautam. For the veterans among your Gautam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gautam military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gautam family history

Discover More

What is the average Gautam lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Gautam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gautam in 1986 was 41, and 43 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gautam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gautam 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 Gautam family tree

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