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Goettge Family History

Goettge 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: Goette, Goethe, Godette, Goetter, Goettel, Goetzke, Roettger, Goett

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Where is the Goettge family from?

You can see how Goettge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goettge family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goettge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Goettge families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Goettge's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Goettge families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goettge 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 Goettge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goettge. 50% of Goettge men worked as a New Worker and 50% of Goettge women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goettge were Laborer 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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Goettge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Goettge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goettge 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Goettge. 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 310 military records available for the last name Goettge. For the veterans among your Goettge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goettge lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Goettge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Goettge in 1963 was 75, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goettge 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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