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Gotthardt Family History

Gotthardt Name Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements gōd ‘good’ or god got ‘god’ + hard ‘hardy brave strong’. Compare Goodhart and Gothard .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Gernhardt, Goodhart, Bosshardt, Moothart, Gothard, Bosshard

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Where is the Gotthardt family from?

You can see how Gotthardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotthardt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gotthardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Gotthardt families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 24% of all the recorded Gotthardt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gotthardt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gotthardt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gotthardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gotthardt. 26% of Gotthardt men worked as a Salesman and 22% of Gotthardt women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gotthardt were Farming and Teacher. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    26%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gotthardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotthardt 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 880 immigration records available for the last name Gotthardt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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

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What is the average Gotthardt lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gotthardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gotthardt in 1960 was 60, and 74 in 2004.

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