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Gotze Family History

Gotze 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: Gotz, Goetze, Hotze, Lotze, Kotz, Notte, Cote, Goltz, Gore, Gorse

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Where is the Gotze family from?

You can see how Gotze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotze family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gotze families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Gotze families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gotze's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Gotze families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gotze 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Gotze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotze 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gotze. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Gotze. For the veterans among your Gotze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotze lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Gotze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gotze in 1972 was 78, and 60 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gotze

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotze 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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