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Gotfred Family History

Gotfred 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: Godfrey, Gottfried, Goffredo, Kofoed, Gore, Alfred, Goren, Manfred

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Where is the Gotfred family from?

You can see how Gotfred families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotfred family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gotfred families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gotfred families living in Minnesota. This was about 88% of all the recorded Gotfred's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gotfred families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gotfred 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 104 census records available for the last name Gotfred. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotfred 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Gotfred. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gotfred. For the veterans among your Gotfred ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotfred lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Gotfred life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Gotfred in 1969 was 87, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotfred 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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