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Gotay Family History

Gotay Surname Meaning

Hispanic: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gotay family from?

You can see how Gotay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gotay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Gotay families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Gotay's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Gotay families in 1891.
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What did your Gotay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gotay. 100% of Gotay men worked as a Labrador.

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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

  • Labrador
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gotay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotay 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gotay. 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 230 military records available for the last name Gotay. For the veterans among your Gotay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotay lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Gotay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gotay in 1958 was 37, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotay 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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