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Goetzel Family History

Goetzel 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: Noetzel, Goettel, Oetzel, Roetzel, Goetze, Hetzel, Netzel, Metzel

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Where is the Goetzel family from?

You can see how Goetzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goetzel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Goetzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Goetzel families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goetzel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Goetzel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goetzel 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 Goetzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goetzel. 100% of Goetzel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Goetzel women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Goetzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 528 census records available for the last name Goetzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goetzel 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Goetzel. 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 105 military records available for the last name Goetzel. For the veterans among your Goetzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goetzel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Goetzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Goetzel in 1963 was 90, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goetzel 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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