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Gothers Family History

Gothers Surname 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: Gathers, Gethers, Yothers, Rother, Gothard, Brothers, Nethers

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Where is the Gothers family from?

You can see how Gothers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gothers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gothers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Gothers families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gothers's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gothers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gothers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gothers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gothers. 100% of Gothers men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Gothers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gothers 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Gothers. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gothers. For the veterans among your Gothers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gothers lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2003, in the United States, Gothers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gothers in 1989 was 78, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gothers 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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