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Gotvig Family History

Gotvig 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: Potvin, Natvig, Gettig, Gotti, Lovig, Gong, Gavin, Gornik, Gatlin

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Where is the Gotvig family from?

You can see how Gotvig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotvig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gotvig family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Gotvig's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Gotvig families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Gotvig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotvig 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gotvig. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gotvig. For the veterans among your Gotvig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotvig lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1978, in the United States, Gotvig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gotvig in 1966 was 74, and 92 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotvig 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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