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Goetel Family History

Goetel 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: Goebel, Goettel, Goettl, Postel, Giesel, Goates, Gockel, Goewey

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Where is the Goetel family from?

You can see how Goetel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goetel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goetel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Goetel families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Goetel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Goetel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Goetel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goetel 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Goetel. 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 Goetel. For the veterans among your Goetel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goetel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1986, in the United States, Goetel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Goetel in 1966 was 60, and 74 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goetel 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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