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Geotz Family History

Geotz 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: Gertz, Grotz, Geltz, Gentz, Gotz, Getz, Geitz, Metz, Hertz, Kotz

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Where is the Geotz family from?

You can see how Geotz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geotz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Geotz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 35 Geotz families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Geotz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Geotz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geotz 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 Geotz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geotz. 37% of Geotz men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Geotz women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geotz were Proprietor and 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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Geotz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Geotz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geotz 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Geotz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 92 military records available for the last name Geotz. For the veterans among your Geotz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geotz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Geotz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Geotz in 1965 was 84, and 94 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geotz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geotz 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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