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Goettelman Family History

Goettelman 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: Gottesman, Gittelman, Gottman, Letterman, Ketterman, Goetzman

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Where is the Goettelman family from?

You can see how Goettelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goettelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goettelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Goettelman families living in Missouri. This was about 62% of all the recorded Goettelman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Goettelman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goettelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Goettelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goettelman. 50% of Goettelman men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Goettelman women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goettelman were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Goettelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 582 census records available for the last name Goettelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goettelman 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Goettelman. 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 71 military records available for the last name Goettelman. For the veterans among your Goettelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goettelman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Goettelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Goettelman in 1964 was 61, and 92 in 2004.

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