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Goehres Family History

Goehres 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: Goeres, Gehres, Goehner, Gehret, Gores, Goers, Roehrs, Kehres

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Where is the Goehres family from?

You can see how Goehres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goehres family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Goehres families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Goehres's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Goehres families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goehres surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Goehres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goehres 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Goehres. 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 11 military records available for the last name Goehres. For the veterans among your Goehres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goehres lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Goehres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Goehres in 1965 was 87, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goehres 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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