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Early Origins of the Gotwald family

The surname Gotwald was first found in Silesia, where the name could be considered to make a great early contribution to the feudal society which became the backbone of early development in Europe. The name became prominent in local affairs and branched into many houses which played important roles in savage tribal and national conflicts, each group seeking power and status in an ever changing territorial profile.

Early History of the Gotwald family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gotwald research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1728 is included under the topic Early Gotwald History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Gotwald Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gottwald, Gotwald, Gottwalt, Gottwaldt and many more.

Early Notables of the Gotwald family

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Australia Gotwald migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Gotwald Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • J. Gotfred Gotwald, a mason, who arrived in South Australia in 1848 aboard the ship "Alfred" 1


  1. State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) ALFRED 1848. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1848Alfred.htm


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