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Gothen Family History

Gothen 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: Goshen, Botten, Cotten, Goren, Doten, Rother, Then, Roten, Wathen

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Where is the Gothen family from?

You can see how Gothen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gothen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gothen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Gothen families living in Staffordshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Gothen's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Gothen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gothen 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 132 census records available for the last name Gothen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gothen 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Gothen. 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 25 military records available for the last name Gothen. For the veterans among your Gothen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gothen lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Gothen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gothen in 1976 was 66, and 86 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gothen 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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