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Goetling Family History

Goetling 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: Goetting, Goodling, Etling, Goessling, Gosling, Hoefling, Ostling

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Where is the Goetling family from?

You can see how Goetling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goetling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goetling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Goetling families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Goetling's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Goetling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goetling 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 195 census records available for the last name Goetling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goetling 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Goetling. 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 Goetling. For the veterans among your Goetling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goetling lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1993, in the United States, Goetling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Goetling in 1959 was 51, and 82 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goetling 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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