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Goettke Family History

Goettke 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, Goetzke, Goerke, Goethe, Rettke, Godette, Goetter, Goettel

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Where is the Goettke family from?

You can see how Goettke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goettke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goettke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Goettke families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Goettke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Goettke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goettke 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 Goettke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goettke. 100% of Goettke women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Goettke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Goettke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goettke 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Goettke. 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 31 military records available for the last name Goettke. For the veterans among your Goettke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goettke lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Goettke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Goettke in 1975 was 74, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goettke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goettke 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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