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Gottl Family History

Gottl 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: Gott, Gotts, Gotto, Gotti, Goettl, Mottl, Gotta, Ott, Cott, Lott

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Where is the Gottl family from?

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

There are 82 census records available for the last name Gottl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gottl 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Gottl. 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 549 military records available for the last name Gottl. For the veterans among your Gottl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gottl lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Gottl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gottl in 1973 was 49, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gottl 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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