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Gottauf Family History

Gottauf 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: Gotta, Cotta, Gotthelf, Motta, Littau, Gott, Godeaux, Gothard, Rotta

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Gottauf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gottauf 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gottauf. 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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There are 58 military records available for the last name Gottauf. For the veterans among your Gottauf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gottauf lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1986, in the United States, Gottauf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gottauf in 1968 was 85, and 64 in 1986.

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