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Gothie Family History

Gothie 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: Guthrie, Duthie, Goldie, Mathie, Goethe, Gonthier, Gohde, Thie, Rothe

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Where is the Gothie family from?

You can see how Gothie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gothie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gothie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gothie family living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gothie's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Gothie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gothie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gothie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gothie. 39% of Gothie men worked as a Salesman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    39%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Chauffeur
    16%
  • Manager
    16%

What Gothie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 934 census records available for the last name Gothie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gothie 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Gothie. 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 135 military records available for the last name Gothie. For the veterans among your Gothie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gothie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gothie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gothie in 1962 was 75, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gothie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gothie 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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