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Gothreau Family History

Gothreau 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: Goodreau, Goudreau, Goudeau, Tondreau, Gotham, Gaudreau, Gonyeau

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Where is the Gothreau family from?

You can see how Gothreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gothreau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gothreau families living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gothreau's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Gothreau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gothreau 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 142 census records available for the last name Gothreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gothreau 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gothreau. 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 56 military records available for the last name Gothreau. For the veterans among your Gothreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gothreau lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Gothreau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gothreau in 1944 was 35, and 89 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gothreau 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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