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Gotfrid Family History

Gotfrid 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: Gottfried, Guthrie, Godfrey, Gourd, Gothard, Goffin, Gori, Gorin

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Where is the Gotfrid family from?

You can see how Gotfrid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotfrid family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gotfrid family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Gotfrid's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gotfrid families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gotfrid 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 90 census records available for the last name Gotfrid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotfrid 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Gotfrid. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gotfrid. For the veterans among your Gotfrid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotfrid lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Gotfrid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gotfrid in 1981 was 79, and 96 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotfrid 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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