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Gothright Family History

Gothright 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: Gathright, Boatwright, Cutright, Kortright, Cortright, Goodnight

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Where is the Gothright family from?

You can see how Gothright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gothright family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gothright families living in Arkansas. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gothright's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Gothright families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gothright 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 42 census records available for the last name Gothright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gothright 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 Gothright. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gothright. For the veterans among your Gothright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gothright 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gothright

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