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Goelner Family History

Goelner 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: Goellner, Goenner, Goehner, Goelzer, Goerner, Goeller, Geller, Gelder

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Where is the Goelner family from?

You can see how Goelner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goelner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goelner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Goelner family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Goelner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goelner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Goelner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goelner 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Goelner. 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 7 military records available for the last name Goelner. For the veterans among your Goelner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goelner lifespan?

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