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Gotberg Family History

Gotberg 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: Golberg, Gomberg, Holberg, Kolberg, Boberg, Gobert, Forberg, Roberg

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Where is the Gotberg family from?

You can see how Gotberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gotberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Gotberg families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Gotberg's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Gotberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gotberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gotberg ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Gotberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotberg 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Gotberg. 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 92 military records available for the last name Gotberg. For the veterans among your Gotberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotberg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gotberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gotberg in 1966 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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