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Gothe Family History

Gothe 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: Goethe, Rothe, Goth, Bothe, Grothe, Kothe, Roth, Notte, Cote, Gohr

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Where is the Gothe family from?

You can see how Gothe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gothe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gothe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Gothe families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gothe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gothe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gothe 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 Gothe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gothe. 38% of Gothe men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Gothe women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gothe were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    27%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

What Gothe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gothe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gothe 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gothe. 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 838 military records available for the last name Gothe. For the veterans among your Gothe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gothe lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Gothe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Gothe in 1954 was 29, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gothe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gothe 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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