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Gots Family History

Gots 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: Gott, Goos, Goto, Goss, Goes, Gotts, Goth, Gotz, Ross, Gong

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Where is the Gots family from?

You can see how Gots families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gots family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gots families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gots family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gots's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gots families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gots 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 397 census records available for the last name Gots. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gots 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Gots. 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 56 military records available for the last name Gots. For the veterans among your Gots ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gots lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1996, in the United States, Gots life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gots in 1985 was 78, and 65 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gots 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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