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Goetch Family History

Goetch 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: Goetsch, Gotch, Goch, Gleich, Moench, Koeth, Grech, Goethe, Ketch

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Where is the Goetch family from?

You can see how Goetch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goetch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goetch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Goetch families living in Iowa. This was about 53% of all the recorded Goetch's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Goetch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goetch 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 Goetch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goetch. 72% of Goetch 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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Goetch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Goetch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goetch 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Goetch. 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 8 military records available for the last name Goetch. For the veterans among your Goetch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goetch lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1980, in the United States, Goetch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Goetch in 1968 was 87, and 89 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goetch 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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