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Gotera Family History

Gotera 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: Gower, Pitera, Kotara, Gobert, Goyer, Soter, Gera, Fodera, Patera

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Where is the Gotera family from?

You can see how Gotera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotera family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Gotera families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gotera's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gotera families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gotera 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 35 census records available for the last name Gotera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotera 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Gotera. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gotera. For the veterans among your Gotera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotera lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Gotera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gotera in 1978 was 80, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotera 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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