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Gotstein Family History

Gotstein 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: Gutstein, Gottstein, Holstein, Goldstein, Gerstein, Rothstein

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Where is the Gotstein family from?

You can see how Gotstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gotstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gotstein families living in Illinois. This was about 47% of all the recorded Gotstein's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gotstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gotstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gotstein ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Gotstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotstein 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Gotstein. 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 56 military records available for the last name Gotstein. For the veterans among your Gotstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotstein lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Gotstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gotstein in 1959 was 50, and 74 in 2003.

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