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Gotwalt Family History

Gotwalt Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Gottwald.

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


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Where is the Gotwalt family from?

You can see how Gotwalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotwalt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gotwalt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Gotwalt families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gotwalt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gotwalt families in 1911.
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What did your Gotwalt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gotwalt. 25% of Gotwalt 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
    25%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Clerk
    7%

What Gotwalt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gotwalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotwalt 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Gotwalt. 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 317 military records available for the last name Gotwalt. For the veterans among your Gotwalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotwalt lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gotwalt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gotwalt in 1957 was 56, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotwalt 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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