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Gotwols Family History

Gotwols 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: Gotwalt, Gogol, Zottola, Rotolo, Goos, Fotos, Goethals, Gogola, Goto

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Where is the Gotwols family from?

You can see how Gotwols families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotwols family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gotwols families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Gotwols families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gotwols's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gotwols families in 1880.
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What did your Gotwols ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Gotwols family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Gotwols. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotwols 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 immigration records available for the last name Gotwols. 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 51 military records available for the last name Gotwols. For the veterans among your Gotwols ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotwols lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gotwols life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gotwols in 1963 was 71, and 55 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotwols 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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