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Goetschel Family History

Goetschel Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German (Götschel): from a short form of the personal name Gottfried or Gottschalk.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Goetschel family from?

You can see how Goetschel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goetschel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goetschel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Goetschel families living in Illinois. This was about 58% of all the recorded Goetschel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Goetschel families in 1880.
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What did your Goetschel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goetschel. 100% of Goetschel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Goetschel women worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Goetschel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 497 census records available for the last name Goetschel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goetschel 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Goetschel. 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 152 military records available for the last name Goetschel. For the veterans among your Goetschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goetschel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Goetschel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Goetschel in 1957 was 41, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goetschel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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