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Goelzenleuchter Family History

Goelzenleuchter 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: Holzknecht, Ellenbecker, Elsenpeter, Bollenbacher, Gleicher

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Where is the Goelzenleuchter family from?

You can see how Goelzenleuchter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goelzenleuchter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goelzenleuchter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Goelzenleuchter families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Goelzenleuchter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Goelzenleuchter families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Goelzenleuchter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goelzenleuchter 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Goelzenleuchter. 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 23 military records available for the last name Goelzenleuchter. For the veterans among your Goelzenleuchter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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