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Goty Family History

Goty 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: Goy, Gott, Goto, Gory, Coty, Gotay, Goth, Gotz, Doty, Gong

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Where is the Goty family from?

You can see how Goty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goty family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Goty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Goty families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goty's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Goty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goty 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 193 census records available for the last name Goty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goty 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Goty. 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 37 military records available for the last name Goty. For the veterans among your Goty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goty lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goty 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goty

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