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Gotobed Family History

Gotobed Surname Meaning

from Middle English go(e) + to + bed(de); compare Serle Gotokirke 1279 in Hundred Rolls (Cambs)

John Gobiside 1379 in Yorks Poll Tax Johannes Gotoreste 1379 in Poll Tax (Banbury Oxon)

Nicholas Gabyfore 1430 in Durham Priory Fees.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gotobed family from?

You can see how Gotobed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotobed family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gotobed families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 86 Gotobed families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Gotobed's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Gotobed families in 1891.
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What did your Gotobed ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gotobed. 36% of Gotobed men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Gotobed women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gotobed were Railway Porter Signalman and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    36%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farmworker
    22%
  • Railway Porter Signalman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

What Gotobed family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gotobed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotobed 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Gotobed. 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 175 military records available for the last name Gotobed. For the veterans among your Gotobed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotobed lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Gotobed life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gotobed in 1966 was 63, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotobed 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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