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Gotas Family History

Gotas 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: Kotas, Gotay, Gotts, Golas, Jonas, Gates, Rota, Goates, Goda, Ota

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Where is the Gotas family from?

You can see how Gotas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gotas family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gotas's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Gotas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gotas 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 59 census records available for the last name Gotas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotas 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Gotas. 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 65 military records available for the last name Gotas. For the veterans among your Gotas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotas lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2000, in the United States, Gotas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gotas in 1989 was 89, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotas 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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