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Goettmann Family History

Goettmann 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: Gottman, Goetzman, Ottmann, Gettman, Rottmann, Dettmann, Guttmann

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Where is the Goettmann family from?

You can see how Goettmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goettmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goettmann families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Goettmann families living in Michigan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Goettmann's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Goettmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goettmann 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 Goettmann ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Goettmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Goettmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goettmann 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Goettmann. 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 47 military records available for the last name Goettmann. For the veterans among your Goettmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goettmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Goettmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Goettmann in 1963 was 79, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goettmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goettmann 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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