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Goettsch Family History

Goettsch Surname Meaning

German (Göttsch): variant of Götsch (see Gotsch). Compare Gottsch.

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


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Where is the Goettsch family from?

You can see how Goettsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goettsch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goettsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Goettsch families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goettsch's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Goettsch families in 1880.
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What did your Goettsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goettsch. 44% of Goettsch men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Goettsch women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goettsch were Farm Laborer and 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
    44%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    38%
  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Goettsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Goettsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goettsch 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Goettsch. 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 424 military records available for the last name Goettsch. For the veterans among your Goettsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goettsch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Goettsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Goettsch in 1962 was 79, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goettsch 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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