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Goete Family History

Goete 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: Goede, Goethe, Goetz, Goette, Goeke, Goett, Goetze, Conte, Gee, Notte

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Where is the Goete family from?

You can see how Goete families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goete family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Goete families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Goete family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goete's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Goete families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goete 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 154 census records available for the last name Goete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goete 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Goete. 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 24 military records available for the last name Goete. For the veterans among your Goete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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