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Gotthardt Family History

Gotthardt Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements gōd ‘good’ or god got ‘god’ + hard ‘hardy brave strong’.

Compare Goodhart and Gothard.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gotthardt family from?

You can see how Gotthardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotthardt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gotthardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Gotthardt families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Gotthardt's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Gotthardt families in 1891.
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What did your Gotthardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gotthardt. 100% of Gotthardt women worked as a Cotton Weaver.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Cotton Weaver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gotthardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotthardt 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 880 immigration records available for the last name Gotthardt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gotthardt. For the veterans among your Gotthardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotthardt lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gotthardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gotthardt in 1960 was 60, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotthardt 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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