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Goehns Family History

Goehns 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: Goens, Hoehn, Goes, Hoehne, Boehne, Gowans, Johns, Goehner, Goen

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Where is the Goehns family from?

You can see how Goehns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goehns family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Goehns families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Goehns's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Goehns families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goehns 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 74 census records available for the last name Goehns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goehns 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Goehns. 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 15 military records available for the last name Goehns. For the veterans among your Goehns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goehns lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1979, in the United States, Goehns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Goehns in 1966 was 61, and 68 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goehns 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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