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Goetzker Family History

Goetzker 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: Goetzke, Goetter, Roetzer, Goelzer, Goetze, Metzker, Metzner, Boenker

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Where is the Goetzker family from?

You can see how Goetzker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goetzker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Goetzker families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Goetzker's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Goetzker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goetzker 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 6 census records available for the last name Goetzker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goetzker 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Goetzker. 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 4 military records available for the last name Goetzker. For the veterans among your Goetzker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goetzker lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1983, in the United States, Goetzker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Goetzker in 1973 was 77, and 90 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goetzker 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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