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Gottfrey Family History

Gottfrey 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: Godfrey, Gottfried, Gottlieb, Guttery, Ottley, Dotterer, Gortney

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Where is the Gottfrey family from?

You can see how Gottfrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gottfrey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gottfrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Gottfrey families living in Ohio. This was about 91% of all the recorded Gottfrey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gottfrey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gottfrey 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 110 census records available for the last name Gottfrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gottfrey 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gottfrey. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gottfrey. For the veterans among your Gottfrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gottfrey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Gottfrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Gottfrey in 1972 was 92, and 86 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gottfrey 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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