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Goethuys Family History

Goethuys 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: Goethals, Goethe, Lofthus, Groothuis, Gethers, Wolthuis, Gettys

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Goethuys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goethuys 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

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Between 1962 and 1995, in the United States, Goethuys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Goethuys in 1962 was 83, and 87 in 1995.

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