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Goettert Family History

Goettert 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, Koetter, Getter, Goedert, Soetaert, Gotter, Goettel, Goette

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Where is the Goettert family from?

You can see how Goettert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goettert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goettert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Goettert families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Goettert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goettert families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Goettert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goettert 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Goettert. 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 9 military records available for the last name Goettert. For the veterans among your Goettert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goettert lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Goettert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Goettert in 1961 was 60, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goettert 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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