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Gotthard Family History

Gotthard 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: Gothard, Gotthardt, Gottwald, Southard, Goddard, Orchard, Gotthelf

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Where is the Gotthard family from?

You can see how Gotthard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotthard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gotthard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Gotthard families living in Manitoba. This was about 71% of all the recorded Gotthard's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Gotthard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gotthard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Gotthard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 672 census records available for the last name Gotthard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotthard 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Gotthard. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Gotthard. For the veterans among your Gotthard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotthard lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Gotthard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gotthard in 1960 was 72, and 99 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotthard 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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