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Gotfredsen Family History

Gotfredsen 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: Alfredson, Borresen, Greisen, Sorensen, Lorensen, Ottesen, Goffredo

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Where is the Gotfredsen family from?

You can see how Gotfredsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotfredsen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gotfredsen families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Gotfredsen's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Gotfredsen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Gotfredsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotfredsen 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Gotfredsen. 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 Gotfredsen. For the veterans among your Gotfredsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotfredsen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1989, in the United States, Gotfredsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gotfredsen in 1956 was 54, and 64 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotfredsen 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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