Goth Family History

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Goth Name Meaning

North German and Danish: tribal name from medieval German Gote ‘Goth’. German (Göth): variant of Gott 1.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Gath, Koth, Foth, Voth, Toth, Poth, Roth, Guth, Groth, Soth

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Goth Family Origin

Where is the Goth family from?

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    You can see how Goth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goth families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Goth family living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Goth's in the USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Goth families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Goth Family Occupations

    What did your Goth ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer, Laborer and Cooper were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Goth. A less common occupation for the Goth family was Baker. The most common Goth occupation in the USA was Farmer. 39% of Goth's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      39%

    • Laborer

      8%

    • Cooper

      5%

    • Baker

      3%

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

    Goth Historical Records

    What Goth family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Goth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goth census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Goth. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Goth. For the veterans among your Goth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Goth Life Expectancy

    What is the average Goth lifespan?

    Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Goth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Goth in 1964 was 74, and 76 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goth

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goth 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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