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Gottfryd Family History

Gottfryd 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: Gottfried, Guttery, Gothard, Gottwald, Gotter, Goltry, Goddard, Otter

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Gottfryd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gottfryd 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Gottfryd. 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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There are 31 military records available for the last name Gottfryd. For the veterans among your Gottfryd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gottfryd lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1981, in the United States, Gottfryd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gottfryd in 1963 was 84, and 90 in 1981.

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