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Goeltzer Family History

Goeltzer 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: Goelzer, Meltzer, Hoelzer, Holtzer, Koelzer, Seltzer, Goellner

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Where is the Goeltzer family from?

You can see how Goeltzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goeltzer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goeltzer family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Goeltzer's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Goeltzer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goeltzer 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 51 census records available for the last name Goeltzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goeltzer 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Goeltzer. 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 13 military records available for the last name Goeltzer. For the veterans among your Goeltzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goeltzer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1980, in the United States, Goeltzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Goeltzer in 1964 was 64, and 67 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goeltzer 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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