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Gothro Family History

Gothro 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: Gouthro, Gohr, Gothard, Otero, Goto, Notaro, Lothrop, Gotham, Goth

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Where is the Gothro family from?

You can see how Gothro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gothro family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gothro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Gothro family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gothro's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gothro families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gothro 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 Gothro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pressman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gothro. 100% of Gothro men worked as a Pressman.

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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

  • Pressman
    100%

What Gothro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 378 census records available for the last name Gothro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gothro 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Gothro. 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 104 military records available for the last name Gothro. For the veterans among your Gothro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gothro lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2001, in the United States, Gothro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gothro in 1951 was 48, and 75 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gothro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gothro 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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