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Goettsche Family History

Goettsche Surname Meaning

German (Göttsche): variant of Götsche itself a variant of Götsch (see Gotsch).

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


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Where is the Goettsche family from?

You can see how Goettsche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goettsche family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goettsche families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Goettsche families living in Michigan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Goettsche's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Goettsche families in 1880.
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What did your Goettsche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goettsche. 28% of Goettsche men 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
    28%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Coremaker
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

What Goettsche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 856 census records available for the last name Goettsche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goettsche 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Goettsche. 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 198 military records available for the last name Goettsche. For the veterans among your Goettsche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goettsche lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Goettsche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Goettsche in 1953 was 56, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goettsche 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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