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Gotko Family History

Gotko 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, Gotto, Toto, Bosko, Gott, Soto, Goike, Motto, Kosko, Motzko

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Where is the Gotko family from?

You can see how Gotko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gotko families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gotko's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gotko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gotko 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 27 census records available for the last name Gotko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotko 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gotko. 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 322 military records available for the last name Gotko. For the veterans among your Gotko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotko lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1999, in the United States, Gotko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gotko in 1987 was 74, and 72 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotko 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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