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Goetzen Family History

Goetzen 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: Gietzen, Goertzen, Goetze, Goetzman, Noetzel, Kotzen, Goethe, Goetz

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Where is the Goetzen family from?

You can see how Goetzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goetzen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goetzen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Goetzen families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goetzen's in USA. California had the highest population of Goetzen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goetzen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goetzen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Goetzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goetzen 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Goetzen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Goetzen. For the veterans among your Goetzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goetzen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Goetzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Goetzen in 1966 was 68, and 54 in 2004.

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