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Goehre Family History

Goehre 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: Gohr, Gore, Boehle, Goede, Gehr, Hoehne, Loehr, Moehle, Goerke, Gere

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Where is the Goehre family from?

You can see how Goehre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goehre family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Goehre families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Goehre's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Goehre families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goehre 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 17 census records available for the last name Goehre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goehre 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Goehre. 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 5 military records available for the last name Goehre. For the veterans among your Goehre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goehre lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1993, in the United States, Goehre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Goehre in 1977 was 93, and 73 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goehre 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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