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Gootheil Family History

Gootheil Surname 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: Gutheil, Gotthelf, Goodsell, Bothell, Theil, Goethe, Grotheer

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Where is the Gootheil family from?

You can see how Gootheil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gootheil family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gootheil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gootheil families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Gootheil's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Gootheil families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gootheil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Gootheil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gootheil 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Gootheil. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gootheil. For the veterans among your Gootheil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gootheil lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1982, in the United States, Gootheil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gootheil in 1962 was 76, and 92 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gootheil 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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