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Gotshal Family History

Gotshal 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: Gotshall, Gosha, Gotham, Gutshall, Godshall, Godshalk, Gottshall

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Where is the Gotshal family from?

You can see how Gotshal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotshal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gotshal families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gotshal families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gotshal's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gotshal families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Gotshal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotshal 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Gotshal. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gotshal. For the veterans among your Gotshal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotshal lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1974, in the United States, Gotshal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gotshal in 1968 was 71, and 76 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotshal 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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