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Goltsch Family History

Goltsch 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: Gotsch, Goetsch, Gottsch, Gosch, Doetsch, Gentsch, Gertsch, Groetsch

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Where is the Goltsch family from?

You can see how Goltsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goltsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goltsch families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Goltsch families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Goltsch's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Goltsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goltsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Goltsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goltsch. 100% of Goltsch men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Goltsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Goltsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goltsch 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Goltsch. 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 37 military records available for the last name Goltsch. For the veterans among your Goltsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goltsch lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Goltsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Goltsch in 1972 was 82, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goltsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goltsch 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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