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Gotway Family History

Gotway 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: Gotay, Conway, Goewey, Gadway, Rodway, Gowan, Galway, Gowdy, Gotham

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Where is the Gotway family from?

You can see how Gotway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotway family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Gotway families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Gotway's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gotway families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gotway 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 Gotway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gotway. 60% of Gotway men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gotway women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Gotway family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Gotway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotway 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gotway. 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 44 military records available for the last name Gotway. For the veterans among your Gotway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotway lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Gotway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gotway in 1974 was 73, and 79 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gotway

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotway 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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