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Goerth Family History

Goerth 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: Goertz, Hoerth, Gerth, Koerth, North, Worth, Garth, Gobert, Gort

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Where is the Goerth family from?

You can see how Goerth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goerth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Goerth families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goerth's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Goerth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goerth 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 Goerth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Servant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goerth. 100% of Goerth women worked as a Servant.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Goerth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Goerth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goerth 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Goerth. 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 31 military records available for the last name Goerth. For the veterans among your Goerth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goerth lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1987, in the United States, Goerth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Goerth in 1961 was 52, and 79 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goerth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goerth 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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