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Gotkoff Family History

Gotkoff 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: Rockoff, Wolkoff, Orloff, Goff, Koff, Kozloff, Dolloff, Potthoff

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Where is the Gotkoff family from?

You can see how Gotkoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotkoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gotkoff family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gotkoff's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Gotkoff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Gotkoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotkoff 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gotkoff. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gotkoff. For the veterans among your Gotkoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotkoff lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1980, in the United States, Gotkoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gotkoff in 1975 was 86, and 73 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotkoff 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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