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Gothold Family History

Gothold 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: Gothard, Godbold, Gerhold, Goold, Gold, Gotthelf, Good, Hold, Gogol

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Where is the Gothold family from?

You can see how Gothold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gothold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gothold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gothold families living in New Jersey. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gothold's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Gothold families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Gothold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gothold 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Gothold. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gothold. For the veterans among your Gothold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gothold lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Gothold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gothold in 1974 was 81, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gothold 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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