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Gootjes Family History

Gootjes 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: Goates, Gootee, Rootes, Gates, Coates, Cortes, Gorges, Wooten, Coote

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Where is the Gootjes family from?

You can see how Gootjes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gootjes family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Gootjes families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gootjes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gootjes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Gootjes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gootjes 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Gootjes. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gootjes. For the veterans among your Gootjes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gootjes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Gootjes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gootjes in 1963 was 78, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gootjes 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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