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Goettisheim Family History

Goettisheim 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: Nettesheim, Goettsche, Petersheim, Gottstein, Gotthelf, Gettinger

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What did your Goettisheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Counterman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goettisheim. 100% of Goettisheim men worked as a Counterman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Counterman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Goettisheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goettisheim 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Goettisheim. 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 13 military records available for the last name Goettisheim. For the veterans among your Goettisheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goettisheim lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Goettisheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Goettisheim in 1967 was 51, and 86 in 2002.

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