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Goterba Family History

Goterba 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: Koterba, Sterba, Kotrba, Gower, Guerra, Pitera, Kotara, Gobert, Goyer

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Where is the Goterba family from?

You can see how Goterba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goterba family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goterba family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Goterba's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Goterba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goterba 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 24 census records available for the last name Goterba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goterba 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Goterba. 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 8 military records available for the last name Goterba. For the veterans among your Goterba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goterba lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Goterba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Goterba in 1969 was 69, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goterba 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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