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Goerz Family History

Goerz 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: Goelz, Goertz, Goetz, Goers, Gower, Gero, Gohr, Goltz, Gore, Gobert

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Where is the Goerz family from?

You can see how Goerz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goerz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Goerz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Goerz family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Goerz's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Goerz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goerz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Goerz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goerz. 50% of Goerz men worked as a Manager and 60% of Goerz women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goerz were Clerk and Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Goerz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goerz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goerz 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Goerz. 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 226 military records available for the last name Goerz. For the veterans among your Goerz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goerz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Goerz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Goerz in 1964 was 74, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goerz 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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