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Geottman Family History

Geottman Name 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: Gottman, Gettman, Gerstman, Lottman, Hottman, Getman, Cottman

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Where is the Geottman family from?

You can see how Geottman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geottman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Geottman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Geottman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Geottman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geottman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geottman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Geottman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Geottman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geottman 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Geottman. 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 10 military records available for the last name Geottman. For the veterans among your Geottman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geottman lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Geottman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Geottman in 1976 was 71, and 73 in 2001.

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