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Goetzke Family History

Goetzke Surname Meaning

East German (Götzke): from a pet form of Goetz + the Slavic suffix -k.

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


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Where is the Goetzke family from?

You can see how Goetzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goetzke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goetzke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Goetzke families living in Minnesota. This was about 47% of all the recorded Goetzke's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Goetzke families in 1880.
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What did your Goetzke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goetzke. 27% of Goetzke men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Goetzke women worked as a Shoe Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goetzke were Salesman and Housework.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    25%
  • Comptometer Operator
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housework
    25%

What Goetzke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goetzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goetzke 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Goetzke. 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 269 military records available for the last name Goetzke. For the veterans among your Goetzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goetzke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Goetzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Goetzke in 1962 was 68, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goetzke 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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