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Gothke Family History

Gothke 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: Otake, Goike, Goerke, Goethe, Gohde, Rothe, Gotham, Goth, Bethke

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Where is the Gothke family from?

You can see how Gothke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gothke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gothke family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gothke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gothke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gothke 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 68 census records available for the last name Gothke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gothke 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Gothke. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gothke. For the veterans among your Gothke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gothke lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1994, in the United States, Gothke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gothke in 1980 was 86, and 96 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gothke 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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