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Gootnick Family History

Gootnick 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: Gollnick, Slotnick, Bortnick, Goodrick, Plotnick, Gornick, Zlotnick

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Where is the Gootnick family from?

You can see how Gootnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gootnick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gootnick family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gootnick's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gootnick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gootnick 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 124 census records available for the last name Gootnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gootnick 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Gootnick. 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 35 military records available for the last name Gootnick. For the veterans among your Gootnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gootnick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gootnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gootnick in 1963 was 85, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gootnick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gootnick 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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