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Goetke Family History

Goetke 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: Goerke, Goethe, Goette, Goeke, Goetzke, Goecke, Goetze, Goede, Goike

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Where is the Goetke family from?

You can see how Goetke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goetke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goetke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Goetke families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Goetke's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Goetke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goetke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goetke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Goetke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goetke 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Goetke. 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 39 military records available for the last name Goetke. For the veterans among your Goetke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goetke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Goetke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Goetke in 1964 was 39, and 75 in 2003.

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