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Gotherman Family History

Gotherman 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: Cotherman, Catherman, Otterman, Gonnerman, Guterman, Gottesman

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Where is the Gotherman family from?

You can see how Gotherman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotherman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gotherman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Gotherman family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gotherman's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gotherman families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Gotherman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotherman 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gotherman. 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 94 military records available for the last name Gotherman. For the veterans among your Gotherman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotherman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Gotherman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gotherman in 1962 was 67, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotherman 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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