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Goerner Family History

Goerner Surname Meaning

German (Görner):: habitational name for someone from Görna in Saxony or Görne in Brandenburg. variant of Gerner.

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


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Where is the Goerner family from?

You can see how Goerner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goerner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Goerner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 24 Goerner families living in Missouri. This was about 47% of all the recorded Goerner's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Goerner families in 1880.
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What did your Goerner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Knitter and Topper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goerner. 29% of Goerner men worked as a Knitter and 34% of Goerner women worked as a Topper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goerner were Manager 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

  • Knitter
    29%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Manager
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Topper
    34%
  • Filing Clerk
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Maid
    17%

What Goerner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goerner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goerner 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 488 immigration records available for the last name Goerner. 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 573 military records available for the last name Goerner. For the veterans among your Goerner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goerner lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Goerner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Goerner in 1955 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goerner 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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