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Goetsch Family History

Goetsch Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German (Götsch): from a short form of the personal name Gottfried or Gottschalk. Compare Gotsch.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Goetsch family from?

You can see how Goetsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goetsch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Goetsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Goetsch families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Goetsch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goetsch families in 1891.
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What did your Goetsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goetsch. 24% of Goetsch men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Goetsch women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goetsch were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%

What Goetsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Goetsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goetsch 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 780 immigration records available for the last name Goetsch. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Goetsch. For the veterans among your Goetsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goetsch lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Goetsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Goetsch in 1956 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goetsch 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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