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Goelzer Name Meaning

German (Gölzer):: occupational name for a castrator of hogs a variant of Geltz . habitational name for someone from Göl(t)zscha or Göltzschen in Saxony.

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


Similar surnames: Goelz, Koelzer, Kelzer, Goerner, Geller, Selzer, Delzer, Golder

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Where is the Goelzer family from?

You can see how Goelzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goelzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goelzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 36 Goelzer families living in Wisconsin. This was about 80% of all the recorded Goelzer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Goelzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goelzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goelzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goelzer. 48% of Goelzer men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Goelzer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goelzer were Farm Laborer and Farm Worker. .

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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
    48%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Secretary
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Farm Worker
    29%
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Census Records

There are 986 census records available for the last name Goelzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goelzer 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Goelzer. 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 363 military records available for the last name Goelzer. For the veterans among your Goelzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goelzer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Goelzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Goelzer in 1963 was 79, and 83 in 2004.

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