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Goettche Family History

Goettche 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: Goettsche, Boettcher, Goethe, Goette, Goetsch, Goettsch, Goetting

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Where is the Goettche family from?

You can see how Goettche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goettche family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Goettche families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Goettche's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Goettche families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goettche 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 32 census records available for the last name Goettche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goettche 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Goettche. 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 2 military records available for the last name Goettche. For the veterans among your Goettche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goettche lifespan?

Average Goettche life expectancy in 1980 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goettche 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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