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Gotfryd Family History

Gotfryd 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: Godfrey, Gourd, Gothard, Gottfried, Gory, Gotay, Goltry, Goffredo

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Where is the Gotfryd family from?

You can see how Gotfryd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotfryd family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gotfryd family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gotfryd's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gotfryd families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Gotfryd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotfryd 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Gotfryd. 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 51 military records available for the last name Gotfryd. For the veterans among your Gotfryd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotfryd lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gotfryd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gotfryd in 1964 was 71, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotfryd 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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