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Goetzfried Family History

Goetzfried 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: Gottfried, Goodfriend, Siegfried, Goetzinger, Leibfried, Goetzke

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Where is the Goetzfried family from?

You can see how Goetzfried families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goetzfried family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goetzfried families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Goetzfried families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Goetzfried's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Goetzfried families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Goetzfried. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goetzfried 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Goetzfried. 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 48 military records available for the last name Goetzfried. For the veterans among your Goetzfried ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goetzfried lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Goetzfried life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Goetzfried in 1966 was 74, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goetzfried 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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