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Gotfried Family History

Gotfried 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: Gottfried, Guthrie, Gottlieb, Godfrey, Fried, Goodfriend, Unfried

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Where is the Gotfried family from?

You can see how Gotfried families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotfried family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gotfried families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Gotfried families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gotfried's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gotfried families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gotfried surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gotfried ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gotfried. 45% of Gotfried men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gotfried women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Gotfried family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 956 census records available for the last name Gotfried. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotfried 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 680 immigration records available for the last name Gotfried. 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 124 military records available for the last name Gotfried. For the veterans among your Gotfried ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotfried lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1999, in the United States, Gotfried life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gotfried in 1961 was 59, and 49 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gotfried

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotfried 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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