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Goten Family History

Goten 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: Goren, Doten, Roten, Ooten, Goen, Goben, Moten, Gowen, Goyen, Woten

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Where is the Goten family from?

You can see how Goten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Goten family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Goten's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Goten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goten 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 72 census records available for the last name Goten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goten 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Goten. 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 11 military records available for the last name Goten. For the veterans among your Goten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goten lifespan?

Average Goten life expectancy in 1985 was 41 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goten 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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