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Gotlib Family History

Gotlib Surname Meaning

Jewish: variant of Gottlieb. Compare Gotlieb.

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


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Where is the Gotlib family from?

You can see how Gotlib families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotlib family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gotlib families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Gotlib families living in Manitoba. This was about 45% of all the recorded Gotlib's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Gotlib families in 1911.
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What did your Gotlib ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gotlib. 50% of Gotlib men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Gotlib family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gotlib. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotlib 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 852 immigration records available for the last name Gotlib. 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 72 military records available for the last name Gotlib. For the veterans among your Gotlib ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotlib lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Gotlib life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gotlib in 1951 was 48, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotlib 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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