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Gothson Family History

Gothson 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: Goodson, Getson, Gosson, Cothron, Dotson, Gatson, Goldson, Golson

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Where is the Gothson family from?

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

In 1939, Warkress was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gothson. 100% of Gothson women worked as a Warkress.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Warkress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Gothson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gothson 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Gothson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gothson. For the veterans among your Gothson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gothson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gothson 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 Gothson

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