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Gotzke Family History

Gotzke 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: Totzke, Goetzke, Gatzke, Otake, Goike, Natzke, Motzko, Goerke, Fitzke

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Where is the Gotzke family from?

You can see how Gotzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gotzke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gotzke family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gotzke's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gotzke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gotzke 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 Gotzke ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gotzke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Gotzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gotzke 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Gotzke. 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 77 military records available for the last name Gotzke. For the veterans among your Gotzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gotzke lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1980, in the United States, Gotzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gotzke in 1971 was 85, and 33 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gotzke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gotzke 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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