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Gotard Family History

Gotard 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: Gothard, Hotard, Godard, Goard, Goward, Goddard, Howard, Kotara

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Where is the Gotard family from?

You can see how Gotard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gotard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gotard families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gotard's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gotard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gotard 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 112 census records available for the last name Gotard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotard 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Gotard. 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 26 military records available for the last name Gotard. For the veterans among your Gotard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotard lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Gotard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gotard in 1972 was 69, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotard 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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