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Gothop Family History

Gothop 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: Goto, Lothrop, Gotham, Goth, Gotto, Pochop, Hotop, Gordon, Bishop

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Where is the Gothop family from?

You can see how Gothop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gothop family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Gothop families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Gothop family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gothop's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gothop families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gothop 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 21 census records available for the last name Gothop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gothop 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gothop. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gothop. For the veterans among your Gothop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gothop lifespan?

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