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Gotro Family History

Gotro 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: Goto, Gotto, Mitro, Gero, Gohr, Toro, Gore, Porro, Gort, Toto

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Where is the Gotro family from?

You can see how Gotro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotro family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gotro families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 34 Gotro families living in New Brunswick. This was about 71% of all the recorded Gotro's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Gotro families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gotro 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 Gotro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Auto Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gotro. 34% of Gotro men worked as an Auto Mechanic.

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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

  • Auto Mechanic
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Inspector
    34%

What Gotro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 918 census records available for the last name Gotro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotro 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Gotro. 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 68 military records available for the last name Gotro. For the veterans among your Gotro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotro lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gotro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Gotro in 1966 was 61, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gotro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotro 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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