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Gotland Family History

Gotland 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: Gowland, Holland, Boland, Rowland, Garland, Osland, Hoyland, Dowland

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Where is the Gotland family from?

You can see how Gotland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotland family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gotland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Gotland families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Gotland's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gotland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gotland 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 715 census records available for the last name Gotland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotland 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Gotland. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gotland. For the veterans among your Gotland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotland lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1989, in the United States, Gotland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gotland in 1964 was 75, and 89 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gotland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotland 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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