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Goth Family History

Goth Surname Meaning

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

English (Lancashire): variant of Goad alternatively a variant of Gath.

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mag Eochadha see McGough.

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


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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 USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Goth families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Goth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Goth families in 1911.
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What did your Goth ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Goth. 100% of Goth men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Goth women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Income
    50%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 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 Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Goth. 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 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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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.

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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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