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Gottsman Family History

Gottsman 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, Gottesman, Goetzman, Goosman, Gosman, Lottman, Hottman

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Where is the Gottsman family from?

You can see how Gottsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gottsman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gottsman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gottsman families living in Indiana. This was about 54% of all the recorded Gottsman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Gottsman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gottsman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gottsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gottsman. 50% of Gottsman men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
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What Gottsman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Gottsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gottsman 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Gottsman. 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 78 military records available for the last name Gottsman. For the veterans among your Gottsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gottsman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gottsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gottsman in 1967 was 74, and 60 in 2004.

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