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Goettker Family History

Goettker 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, Gettler, Getter, Guettler, Gotter, Goettel, Goette

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Where is the Goettker family from?

You can see how Goettker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goettker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Goettker families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Goettker family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Goettker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Goettker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goettker 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 Goettker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Goettker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goettker 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Goettker. 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 12 military records available for the last name Goettker. For the veterans among your Goettker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goettker lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Goettker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Goettker in 1969 was 54, and 47 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goettker 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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