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Goelz Family History

Goelz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Geltz. German (Gölz): habitational name from Göls in Holstein or from either of two places Göl(t)zscha or Göltzschen in Saxony.

Germanized form (Gölz) of Sorbian Gólc (see Goltz).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Goelz family from?

You can see how Goelz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goelz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Goelz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Goelz families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goelz's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Goelz families in 1891.
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What did your Goelz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goelz. 13% of Goelz men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Goelz women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goelz were Salesman and 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
    13%
  • Baker
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Saleslady
    11%
  • Teacher
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Goelz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goelz 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 604 immigration records available for the last name Goelz. 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 836 military records available for the last name Goelz. For the veterans among your Goelz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goelz lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Goelz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Goelz in 1949 was 43, and 82 in 2004.

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