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Gothar Family History

Gothar 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, Gotham, Gohr, Kotar, Rother, Goar, Kothari, Gorham, Hotham

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Where is the Gothar family from?

You can see how Gothar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gothar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gothar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gothar families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gothar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gothar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gothar 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 62 census records available for the last name Gothar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gothar 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Gothar. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gothar. For the veterans among your Gothar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gothar lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Gothar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gothar in 1973 was 80, and 77 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gothar 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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