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Goerts Family History

Goerts 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: Goertz, Goeres, Goers, Geerts, Gobert, Gort, Roberts, Gertz, Moers

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Where is the Goerts family from?

You can see how Goerts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goerts family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Goerts families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Goerts's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Goerts families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goerts 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 190 census records available for the last name Goerts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goerts 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Goerts. 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 17 military records available for the last name Goerts. For the veterans among your Goerts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goerts lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Goerts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Goerts in 1966 was 77, and 17 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goerts 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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