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Goetten Family History

Goetten 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: Goetter, Goettel, Goette, Botten, Cotten, Koetter, Getter, Ruetten

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Where is the Goetten family from?

You can see how Goetten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goetten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goetten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Goetten families living in Illinois. This was about 94% of all the recorded Goetten's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Goetten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goetten 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 Goetten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goetten. 60% of Goetten men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Goetten women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Cabinet Maker
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Goetten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Goetten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goetten 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Goetten. 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 68 military records available for the last name Goetten. For the veterans among your Goetten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goetten lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Goetten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Goetten in 1962 was 78, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goetten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goetten 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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