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Gotlieb Name Meaning

Jewish: variant of Gottlieb . Compare Gotlib .

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


Similar surnames: Gottlieb, Goble, Golick, Grieb, Gatley, Goodie, Goeller, Otley

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Where is the Gotlieb family from?

You can see how Gotlieb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotlieb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gotlieb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Gotlieb families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 32% of all the recorded Gotlieb's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gotlieb families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gotlieb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gotlieb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gotlieb. 28% of Gotlieb men worked as a Salesman and 56% of Gotlieb women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gotlieb were Accountant and Saleslady. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Accountant
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    56%
  • School Teacher
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gotlieb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotlieb 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Gotlieb. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 356 military records available for the last name Gotlieb. For the veterans among your Gotlieb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotlieb lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gotlieb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gotlieb in 1960 was 55, and 92 in 2004.

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