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Goertsch Family History

Goertsch 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: Foertsch, Gertsch, Goetsch, Goettsch, Giersch, Doetsch, Gersch

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Where is the Goertsch family from?

You can see how Goertsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goertsch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goertsch family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Goertsch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Goertsch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goertsch 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 12 census records available for the last name Goertsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goertsch 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Goertsch. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Goertsch. For the veterans among your Goertsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goertsch lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goertsch

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