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Gootz Family History

Gootz 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: Goltz, Grotz, Goetz, Gotz, Bootz, Mootz, Kotz, Root, Booth, Goody

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Where is the Gootz family from?

You can see how Gootz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gootz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gootz families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Gootz family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gootz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gootz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gootz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gootz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gootz. 43% of Gootz men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gootz women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gootz were Operator and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Operator
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Gootz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Gootz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gootz 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Gootz. 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 56 military records available for the last name Gootz. For the veterans among your Gootz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gootz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Gootz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gootz in 1964 was 73, and 78 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gootz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gootz 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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