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Goertz Family History

Goertz Surname Meaning

German (also Görtz): patronymic from the personal name Goert a short form of Godhard (see Goddard) Gottfried or Gerhardt common in Rhineland.

Germanized form (also Görtz) of Sorbian Gerc; see Gertz.

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


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Where is the Goertz family from?

You can see how Goertz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goertz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Goertz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Goertz families living in Berkshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Goertz's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Goertz families in 1891.
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What did your Goertz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Paid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goertz. 50% of Goertz women worked as a Paid Domestic.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Paid Domestic
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Goertz. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Goertz. For the veterans among your Goertz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goertz lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Goertz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Goertz in 1950 was 37, and 76 in 2004.

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