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Gotelli Family History

Gotelli Name Meaning

Italian (Liguria): patronymic or plural form of Gotello a pet form of a personal name derived from the ancient Germanic name Gotto or a diminutive of the ethnic name Goto ‘Goth’.

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


Similar surnames: Rotelli, Rotella, Tonelli, Corelli, Gemelli, Monell, Lorello

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Where is the Gotelli family from?

You can see how Gotelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotelli family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gotelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Gotelli families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gotelli's in USA. California had the highest population of Gotelli families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gotelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gotelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gotelli. 17% of Gotelli men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Gotelli women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gotelli were Janitor and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Janitor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gotelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotelli 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Gotelli. 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 237 military records available for the last name Gotelli. For the veterans among your Gotelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotelli lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gotelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gotelli in 1962 was 62, and 88 in 2004.

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