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Goetschius Family History

Goetschius Surname Meaning

German: Latinized (humanistic) form of Götsch (see Goetsch).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Goetschius family from?

You can see how Goetschius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goetschius family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Goetschius families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Goetschius families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Goetschius's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Goetschius families in 1840.
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What did your Goetschius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goetschius. 22% of Goetschius men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Goetschius women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goetschius were Painter and Teacher.

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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

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Mechanic
    22%
  • Teller
    16%
  • Painter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Goetschius family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goetschius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goetschius 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Goetschius. 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 274 military records available for the last name Goetschius. For the veterans among your Goetschius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goetschius lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Goetschius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Goetschius in 1962 was 80, and 80 in 2004.

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