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Goertzen Family History

Goertzen Surname Meaning

German (also Görtzen): variant of Goertz.

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


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Where is the Goertzen family from?

You can see how Goertzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goertzen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goertzen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 36 Goertzen families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 73% of all the recorded Goertzen's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Goertzen families in 1911.
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What did your Goertzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goertzen. 59% of Goertzen men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Goertzen women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goertzen were Mechanic and Housework.

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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
    59%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

What Goertzen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Goertzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goertzen 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 512 immigration records available for the last name Goertzen. 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 282 military records available for the last name Goertzen. For the veterans among your Goertzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goertzen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Goertzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Goertzen in 1962 was 60, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goertzen 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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