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Goertler Family History

Goertler 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: Gertler, Guertler, Gurtler, Doerfler, Poertner, Gettler, Guettler

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Where is the Goertler family from?

You can see how Goertler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goertler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goertler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Goertler families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Goertler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Goertler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Goertler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goertler 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Goertler. 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 79 military records available for the last name Goertler. For the veterans among your Goertler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goertler lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Goertler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Goertler in 1959 was 70, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goertler 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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