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Goestel Family History

Goestel 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: Goettel, Postel, Giesel, Gressel, Roessel, Borstel, Kestel, Nestel

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Where is the Goestel family from?

You can see how Goestel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goestel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goestel family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Goestel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Goestel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goestel 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 86 census records available for the last name Goestel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goestel 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Goestel. 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 9 military records available for the last name Goestel. For the veterans among your Goestel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goestel lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1996, in the United States, Goestel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Goestel in 1983 was 80, and 95 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goestel 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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