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Goetts Family History

Goetts 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: Gotts, Goette, Getts, Goett, Goettl, Goates, Gott, Dotts, Goes, Betts

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Where is the Goetts family from?

You can see how Goetts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goetts family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goetts families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Goetts families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Goetts's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Goetts families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goetts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Goetts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goetts 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Goetts. 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 2 military records available for the last name Goetts. For the veterans among your Goetts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goetts lifespan?

Average Goetts life expectancy in 1992 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goetts 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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