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Origins of the Gott surname

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We have a total number of 15932 records for people with the last name Gott.

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Where do most Gotts live?

In 1921, most Gotts lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Gotts

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 13,700 records for the Gott surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Gotts most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Gotts.

What are the most common Gott first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Gott family members

Common jobs for Gotts

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Gotts in 1921
Dressmaker

51

Worsted Weaver

49

Cotton Weaver

37

Worsted Spinner

27

General Servant Domestic

26

Common Male occupations for Gotts in 1921
Farmer

62

Coal Miner

57

Joiner

36

General Labourer

34

Tailor

32

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