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Goatz Family History

Goatz 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: Goltz, Glatz, Gatz, Gratz, Goetz, Gotz, Platz, Kotz, Goates, Batz

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Where is the Goatz family from?

You can see how Goatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goatz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goatz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Goatz families living in Kansas. This was about 35% of all the recorded Goatz's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Goatz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goatz 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 Goatz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goatz. 72% of Goatz men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Goatz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Goatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goatz 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Goatz. 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 46 military records available for the last name Goatz. For the veterans among your Goatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goatz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Goatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Goatz in 1968 was 73, and 55 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goatz 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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