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Gottler Family History

Gottler 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: Kottler, Gettler, Gotter, Gittler, Rottler, Gottier, Ostler, Otter

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Where is the Gottler family from?

You can see how Gottler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gottler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gottler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Gottler families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gottler's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Gottler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gottler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gottler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gottler. 34% of Gottler men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gottler women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Foreman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 651 census records available for the last name Gottler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gottler 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Gottler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gottler. For the veterans among your Gottler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gottler lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gottler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gottler in 1958 was 56, and 94 in 2004.

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