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Goerzen Family History

Goerzen 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: Goertzen, Goergen, Goren, Goerke, Gerren, Gietzen, Gerfen, Gerken

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Where is the Goerzen family from?

You can see how Goerzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goerzen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goerzen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Goerzen families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Goerzen's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Goerzen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goerzen 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 Goerzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goerzen. 100% of Goerzen men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Goerzen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 650 census records available for the last name Goerzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goerzen 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Goerzen. 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 40 military records available for the last name Goerzen. For the veterans among your Goerzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goerzen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Goerzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Goerzen in 1972 was 82, and 43 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goerzen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goerzen 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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