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Gotwald Family History

Gotwald Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Gottwald.

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


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Where is the Gotwald family from?

You can see how Gotwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotwald family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gotwald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gotwald family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gotwald's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Gotwald families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gotwald 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 Gotwald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Engineer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gotwald. 50% of Gotwald men worked as an Engineer and 100% of Gotwald women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Engineer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Gotwald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 666 census records available for the last name Gotwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotwald 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Gotwald. 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 176 military records available for the last name Gotwald. For the veterans among your Gotwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotwald lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gotwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gotwald in 1966 was 68, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gotwald

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotwald 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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