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Goeritz Family History

Goeritz 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: Goerlitz, Goertz, Moritz, Gertz, Gritz, Gerbitz, Goetz, Gerwitz

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Where is the Goeritz family from?

You can see how Goeritz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goeritz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goeritz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Goeritz families living in Indiana. This was about 36% of all the recorded Goeritz's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Goeritz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goeritz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Goeritz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goeritz 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Goeritz. 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 41 military records available for the last name Goeritz. For the veterans among your Goeritz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goeritz lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Goeritz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Goeritz in 1971 was 79, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goeritz 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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