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Gotte Family History

Gotte Surname Meaning

German (Götte): see Goette.

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


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Where is the Gotte family from?

You can see how Gotte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotte family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gotte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Gotte families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Gotte's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gotte families in 1911.
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What did your Gotte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gotte. 30% of Gotte men worked as a Clerk and 60% of Gotte women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gotte were Butcher and Secretary.

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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

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Butcher
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    60%
  • Secretary
    40%

What Gotte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gotte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotte 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 814 immigration records available for the last name Gotte. 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 740 military records available for the last name Gotte. For the veterans among your Gotte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotte lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gotte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gotte in 1964 was 78, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotte 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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