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Goethie Family History

Goethie 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, Gonthier, Roethle, Goette, Gethin, Goetzke, Goetze, Guthrie

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Where is the Goethie family from?

You can see how Goethie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goethie family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Goethie families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Goethie's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Goethie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goethie 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 32 census records available for the last name Goethie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goethie 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Goethie. 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 9 military records available for the last name Goethie. For the veterans among your Goethie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goethie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Goethie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Goethie in 1967 was 82, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goethie 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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