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Goethke Family History

Goethke 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, Goetzke, Goerke, Roethle, Goette, Bethke, Goeke, Goecke

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Where is the Goethke family from?

You can see how Goethke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goethke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goethke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Goethke families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Goethke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goethke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goethke 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 Goethke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goethke. 100% of Goethke 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 Goethke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Goethke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goethke 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Goethke. 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 Goethke. For the veterans among your Goethke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goethke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Goethke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Goethke in 1968 was 81, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goethke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goethke 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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