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Goehlert Family History

Goehlert 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: Oehlert, Boehlert, Gehlert, Gellert, Poehler, Ehlert, Goedert

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Where is the Goehlert family from?

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

There are 39 census records available for the last name Goehlert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goehlert 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Goehlert. 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 23 military records available for the last name Goehlert. For the veterans among your Goehlert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goehlert lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Goehlert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Goehlert in 1975 was 70, and 73 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goehlert 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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