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Gotzens Family History

Gotzens 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: Kotzen, Goens, Gatens, Ottens, Gowens, Cozzens, Couzens, Cozens

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Where is the Gotzens family from?

You can see how Gotzens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotzens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gotzens family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Gotzens's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gotzens families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Gotzens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotzens 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gotzens. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gotzens. For the veterans among your Gotzens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotzens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1984, in the United States, Gotzens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Gotzens in 1963 was 73, and 70 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotzens 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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