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Gothburg Family History

Gothburg 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: Rothberg, Gothard, Homburg, Ginsburg, Goldberg, Hochberg, Golberg

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gothburg 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 38 census records available for the last name Gothburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gothburg 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gothburg. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gothburg. For the veterans among your Gothburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gothburg lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Gothburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gothburg in 1972 was 69, and 79 in 2004.

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