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Goetzelt Family History

Goetzelt 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: Noetzel, Goettel, Oetzel, Roetzel, Goetze, Gotthelf, Hetzel, Netzel

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Where is the Goetzelt family from?

You can see how Goetzelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goetzelt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goetzelt family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Goetzelt's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Goetzelt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goetzelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Goetzelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goetzelt 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Goetzelt. 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 1 military records available for the last name Goetzelt. For the veterans among your Goetzelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goetzelt lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1991, in the United States, Goetzelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Goetzelt in 1987 was 84, and 89 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goetzelt 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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