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Goettleman Family History

Goettleman 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: Gentleman, Gittleman, Goleman, Gottman, Goetzman, Gettman, Gottesman

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Where is the Goettleman family from?

You can see how Goettleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goettleman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goettleman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Goettleman families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Goettleman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Goettleman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Goettleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goettleman 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 Goettleman. 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 18 military records available for the last name Goettleman. For the veterans among your Goettleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goettleman lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2002, in the United States, Goettleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Goettleman in 1990 was 98, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goettleman 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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