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Goetzka Family History

Goetzka 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: Goetzke, Goetzman, Goetz, Goetze, Goltz, Gruszka, Gaeta, Gretz

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Where is the Goetzka family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goetzka 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 Goetzka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goetzka. 100% of Goetzka women worked as a Helper. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Goetzka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goetzka 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Goetzka. 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 12 military records available for the last name Goetzka. For the veterans among your Goetzka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goetzka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Goetzka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Goetzka in 1965 was 88, and 63 in 2004.

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