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Goetzinger Family History

Goetzinger Surname Meaning

German (Götzinger): habitational name for someone from any of the three places called Götzing and Gotzing in Bavaria or from Götzingen in Baden.

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


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Where is the Goetzinger family from?

You can see how Goetzinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goetzinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goetzinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Goetzinger family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Goetzinger's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Goetzinger families in 1891.
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What did your Goetzinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goetzinger. 32% of Goetzinger men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Goetzinger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goetzinger were Salesman and New Worker.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%

What Goetzinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goetzinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goetzinger 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Goetzinger. 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 438 military records available for the last name Goetzinger. For the veterans among your Goetzinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goetzinger lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Goetzinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Goetzinger in 1948 was 48, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goetzinger 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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