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Goatham Family History

Goatham Surname Meaning

see Gotham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Goatham family from?

You can see how Goatham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goatham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Goatham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 73 Goatham families living in Kent. This was about 89% of all the recorded Goatham's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Goatham families in 1891.
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What did your Goatham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goatham. 60% of Goatham men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Goatham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goatham were Paper Mill Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Paper Mill Labourer Heavy Worker
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    11%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goatham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goatham 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 496 immigration records available for the last name Goatham. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 157 military records available for the last name Goatham. For the veterans among your Goatham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goatham lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2004, in the United States, Goatham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Goatham in 1995 was 103, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goatham ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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