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Gotbaum Family History

Gotbaum 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: Gotham, Goldbaum, Rothbaum, Baum, Pottebaum, Godeaux, Gothard, Traum

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Where is the Gotbaum family from?

You can see how Gotbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotbaum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gotbaum family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gotbaum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gotbaum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gotbaum 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 28 census records available for the last name Gotbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotbaum 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Gotbaum. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gotbaum. For the veterans among your Gotbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotbaum lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Gotbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gotbaum in 1954 was 37, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotbaum 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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