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Goellnitz Family History

Goellnitz 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: Poellnitz, Goerlitz, Wellnitz, Goellner, Prellwitz, Gollnick, Gerlitz

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Where is the Goellnitz family from?

You can see how Goellnitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goellnitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Goellnitz families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Goellnitz's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Goellnitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goellnitz 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 102 census records available for the last name Goellnitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goellnitz 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Goellnitz. 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 36 military records available for the last name Goellnitz. For the veterans among your Goellnitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goellnitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Goellnitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Goellnitz in 1963 was 80, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goellnitz 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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