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Gotz Family History

Gotz Surname Meaning

South German (almost exclusively Götz) and Jewish (Ashkenazic; Götz): variant of Goetz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gotz family from?

You can see how Gotz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gotz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Gotz families living in London. This was about 59% of all the recorded Gotz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gotz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gotz 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 Gotz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailors Presser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gotz. 50% of Gotz men worked as a Tailors Presser and 100% of Gotz women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailors Presser
    50%
  • Bread Baker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gotz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gotz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotz 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Gotz. 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 24,000 military records available for the last name Gotz. For the veterans among your Gotz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotz lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gotz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gotz in 1959 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gotz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotz 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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