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Goelitzer Family History

Goelitzer Name 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: Greitzer, Goelzer, Politzer, Gillitzer, Meltzer, Hoelzer, Holtzer

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Where is the Goelitzer family from?

You can see how Goelitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goelitzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goelitzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Goelitzer families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Goelitzer's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Goelitzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goelitzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goelitzer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Goelitzer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Goelitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goelitzer 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Goelitzer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Goelitzer. For the veterans among your Goelitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goelitzer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1979, in the United States, Goelitzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Goelitzer in 1966 was 70, and 85 in 1979.

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