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Goettel Name Meaning

South German (Göttel): from a pet form of Gottfried or any of the other personal names formed with Got(t)-.

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


Similar surnames: Goetter, Oertel, Ettel, Oetzel, Gettel, Goebel, Goette, Goethe

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Where is the Goettel family from?

You can see how Goettel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goettel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goettel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Goettel families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 89% of all the recorded Goettel's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Goettel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goettel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goettel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goettel. 16% of Goettel men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Goettel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goettel were Proprietor and Waitress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Waitress
    9%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goettel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goettel 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 592 immigration records available for the last name Goettel. 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 471 military records available for the last name Goettel. For the veterans among your Goettel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goettel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Goettel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Goettel in 1959 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

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