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Goetze Name Meaning

German (Götze): variant of Goetz .

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


Similar surnames: Goette, Goetzke, Getz, Dietze, Goettl, Gaetz, Hotze, Goethe, Goetz

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Where is the Goetze family from?

You can see how Goetze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goetze family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goetze families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Goetze families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Goetze's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goetze families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goetze surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goetze ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goetze. 33% of Goetze men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Goetze women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goetze were Machinist and Clerk. .

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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
    33%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    13%
  • Waitress
    13%
  • Typist
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Goetze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goetze 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Goetze. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Goetze. For the veterans among your Goetze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goetze lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Goetze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Goetze in 1959 was 31, and 90 in 2004.

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