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Goett Family History

Goett Surname Meaning

German (Gött): variant of Gott

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


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Where is the Goett family from?

You can see how Goett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goett family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Goett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Goett family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goett's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Goett families in 1861.
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What did your Goett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goett. 50% of Goett men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Goett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 966 census records available for the last name Goett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goett 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Goett. 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 124 military records available for the last name Goett. For the veterans among your Goett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goett lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Goett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Goett in 1955 was 34, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goett 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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