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Goettl Family History

Goettl Surname Meaning

South German (Göttl): variant of Goettel.

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


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Where is the Goettl family from?

You can see how Goettl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goettl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goettl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Goettl families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Goettl's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Goettl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goettl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goettl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goettl. 64% of Goettl men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Goettl women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    64%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    11%
  • Farm Hand
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Goettl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 488 census records available for the last name Goettl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goettl 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Goettl. 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 100 military records available for the last name Goettl. For the veterans among your Goettl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goettl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Goettl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Goettl in 1964 was 77, and 72 in 2004.

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