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Goetchius Family History

Goetchius 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: Goetschius, Goethals, Goodchild, Pontius, Eachus, Grothaus, Goetting

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Where is the Goetchius family from?

You can see how Goetchius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goetchius family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Goetchius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 8 Goetchius families living in New York. This was about 89% of all the recorded Goetchius's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goetchius families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goetchius 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 Goetchius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goetchius. 60% of Goetchius men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Goetchius women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Goetchius family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goetchius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goetchius 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Goetchius. 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 174 military records available for the last name Goetchius. For the veterans among your Goetchius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goetchius lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Goetchius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Goetchius in 1957 was 47, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goetchius 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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