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Gothier Family History

Gothier 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: Gonthier, Pothier, Gottier, Guthier, Rother, Govier, Rottier

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Where is the Gothier family from?

You can see how Gothier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gothier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gothier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Gothier families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gothier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gothier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gothier 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 Gothier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gothier. 27% of Gothier men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    14%

What Gothier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gothier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gothier 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Gothier. 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 251 military records available for the last name Gothier. For the veterans among your Gothier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gothier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gothier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gothier in 1966 was 76, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gothier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gothier 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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