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Goehringer Family History

Goehringer 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: Gehringer, Boehringer, Goeringer, Behringer, Goetzinger, Fehringer

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Where is the Goehringer family from?

You can see how Goehringer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goehringer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goehringer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Goehringer families living in Minnesota. This was about 17% of all the recorded Goehringer's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Goehringer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goehringer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Goehringer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goehringer. 34% of Goehringer men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Goehringer women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Baker
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Goehringer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 880 census records available for the last name Goehringer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goehringer 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Goehringer. 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 187 military records available for the last name Goehringer. For the veterans among your Goehringer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goehringer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Goehringer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Goehringer in 1955 was 49, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goehringer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goehringer 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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