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Gotzhein Family History

Gotzhein 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: Gotthelf, Gutwein, Thein, Gutheil, Kotzen, Gutstein, Goshen, Gotcher

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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Gotzhein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotzhein 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gotzhein. 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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There are 280 military records available for the last name Gotzhein. For the veterans among your Gotzhein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotzhein lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1986, in the United States, Gotzhein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gotzhein in 1978 was 67, and 69 in 1986.

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