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Gothardt Family History

Gothardt Name 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: Gothard, Gotthardt, Gebhardt, Gerhardt, Goddard, Ehrhardt, Hardt

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Where is the Gothardt family from?

You can see how Gothardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gothardt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gothardt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gothardt family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Gothardt's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gothardt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gothardt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gothardt ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gothardt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Gothardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gothardt 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Gothardt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Gothardt. For the veterans among your Gothardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gothardt lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Gothardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gothardt in 1971 was 77, and 89 in 1999.

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