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Goeppner Family History

Goeppner Surname Meaning

German: from Gobbo a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with got ‘god’ + bald ‘brave’ or berht ‘bright shining’.

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


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Where is the Goeppner family from?

You can see how Goeppner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goeppner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goeppner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Goeppner families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Goeppner's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Goeppner families in 1911.
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What did your Goeppner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goeppner. 28% of Goeppner men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Goeppner women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goeppner were Employer and Maid.

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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
    28%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Employer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Goeppner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 564 census records available for the last name Goeppner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goeppner 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Goeppner. 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 165 military records available for the last name Goeppner. For the veterans among your Goeppner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goeppner lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Goeppner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Goeppner in 1955 was 51, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goeppner 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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