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Gota Family History

Gota 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: Rota, Goda, Ota, Mota, Goya, Gola, Gott, Vota, Gora, Goto

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Where is the Gota family from?

You can see how Gota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gota family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gota families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Gota families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gota's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gota families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gota surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gota ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gota. 50% of Gota men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gota women worked as a Farm Hand.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Manager
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Hand
    100%

What Gota family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Gota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gota 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Gota. 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 78 military records available for the last name Gota. For the veterans among your Gota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gota lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gota in 1965 was 62, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gota

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gota 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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