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Goothye Family History

Goothye 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: Goodhue, Goethe, Boothe, Gootee, Grothe, Booth, Goody, Dorothy

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Where is the Goothye family from?

You can see how Goothye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goothye family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Goothye families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Goothye's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Goothye families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goothye 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 55 census records available for the last name Goothye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goothye 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Goothye. 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 10 military records available for the last name Goothye. For the veterans among your Goothye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goothye lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Goothye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Goothye in 1967 was 82, and 87 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goothye 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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