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Goettler Family History

Goettler 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: Gettler, Guettler, Goetter, Kottler, Mettler, Hettler, Roethler

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Where is the Goettler family from?

You can see how Goettler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goettler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goettler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Goettler families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Goettler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goettler families in 1891.
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What did your Goettler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goettler. 40% of Goettler men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Goettler women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goettler were Farm Owner and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Mechanic
    20%
  • Farm Owner
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Goettler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goettler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goettler 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Goettler. 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 204 military records available for the last name Goettler. For the veterans among your Goettler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goettler lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Goettler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Goettler in 1961 was 55, and 89 in 2004.

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