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Goetzelmann Family History

Goetzelmann 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: Goetzman, Wesselmann, Edelmann, Ostermann, Engelmann, Gendelman

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Where is the Goetzelmann family from?

You can see how Goetzelmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goetzelmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goetzelmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Goetzelmann families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Goetzelmann's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Goetzelmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goetzelmann 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 Goetzelmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goetzelmann. 100% of Goetzelmann men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Goetzelmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Goetzelmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goetzelmann 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Goetzelmann. 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 7 military records available for the last name Goetzelmann. For the veterans among your Goetzelmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goetzelmann lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1988, in the United States, Goetzelmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Goetzelmann in 1965 was 71, and 92 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goetzelmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goetzelmann 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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