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Goetschus Family History

Goetschus 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: Goetschius, Goetsch, Doetsch, Groetsch, Loetscher, Guetschow, Gotsch

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Where is the Goetschus family from?

You can see how Goetschus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goetschus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goetschus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Goetschus families living in New Jersey. This was about 89% of all the recorded Goetschus's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Goetschus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Goetschus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goetschus 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Goetschus. 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 4 military records available for the last name Goetschus. For the veterans among your Goetschus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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