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Gottwik Family History

Gottwik 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: Gotti, Gornik, Gottlieb, Zotti, Gott, Gottman, Gottlob, Kotnik

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Where is the Gottwik family from?

You can see how Gottwik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gottwik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gottwik family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gottwik's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gottwik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gottwik 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 9 census records available for the last name Gottwik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gottwik 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Gottwik. 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 28 military records available for the last name Gottwik. For the veterans among your Gottwik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gottwik lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Gottwik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gottwik in 1966 was 70, and 84 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gottwik 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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