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Gothel Family History

Gothel 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: Gotthelf, Gockel, Godel, Bothell, Gohl, Gobel, Rother, Kochel

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Where is the Gothel family from?

You can see how Gothel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gothel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gothel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Gothel families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gothel's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Gothel families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Gothel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gothel 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Gothel. 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 136 military records available for the last name Gothel. For the veterans among your Gothel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gothel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Gothel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gothel in 1966 was 69, and 41 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gothel 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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