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Gotan Family History

Gotan 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: Goman, Govan, Gowan, Gogan, Rotan, Gotay, Golan, Goan, Tan, Guan

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Where is the Gotan family from?

You can see how Gotan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gotan families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gotan's in USA. California had the highest population of Gotan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gotan 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 41 census records available for the last name Gotan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotan 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Gotan. 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 25 military records available for the last name Gotan. For the veterans among your Gotan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotan lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1997, in the United States, Gotan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gotan in 1988 was 91, and 90 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotan 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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