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Gotsky Family History

Gotsky 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: Gorsky, Grodsky, Wolsky, Gorski, Gotay, Potosky, Polsky, Lutsky

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Where is the Gotsky family from?

You can see how Gotsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gotsky family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gotsky's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Gotsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gotsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Gotsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Gotsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotsky 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gotsky. 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 17 military records available for the last name Gotsky. For the veterans among your Gotsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotsky lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1992, in the United States, Gotsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Gotsky in 1972 was 76, and 61 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotsky 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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