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Gootkin Family History

Gootkin 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: Gookin, Goodkin, Botkin, Slotkin, Goodkind, Godkin, Gutkin, Plotkin

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Where is the Gootkin family from?

You can see how Gootkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gootkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gootkin families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gootkin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gootkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gootkin 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 137 census records available for the last name Gootkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gootkin 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Gootkin. 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 28 military records available for the last name Gootkin. For the veterans among your Gootkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gootkin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gootkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gootkin in 1964 was 81, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gootkin 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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