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Goethert Family History

Goethert 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: Goethe, Goedert, Goshert, Soetaert, Goetter, Rothert, Grether

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Where is the Goethert family from?

You can see how Goethert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goethert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goethert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Goethert families living in Wisconsin. This was about 71% of all the recorded Goethert's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Goethert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goethert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Goethert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goethert 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Goethert. 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 23 military records available for the last name Goethert. For the veterans among your Goethert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goethert lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Goethert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Goethert in 1971 was 73, and 93 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goethert 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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