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Goeterman Family History

Goeterman Surname 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: Gonterman, Goetzman, Peterman, Kosterman, Otterman, Gonnerman

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Where is the Goeterman family from?

You can see how Goeterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goeterman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Goeterman families living in Missouri. This was about 80% of all the recorded Goeterman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Goeterman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Goeterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goeterman 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Goeterman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Goeterman. For the veterans among your Goeterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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