Gohr Family History

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Gohr Name Meaning

from Middle Low German gor ‘quagmire’, ‘bog’, an element in various habitational names from which the surname may have arisen, including Gohr near Neuss; alternatively, it may simply be a topographic name for someone living near a bog. in eastern Germany, possibly from Polish gora ‘mountain’ or gor ‘fire’, ‘burning’ (denoting cleared forest), elements contained in various fieldnames and place names.

Similar surnames: Rohr, Gohl, Nohr, Mohr, Sohr, Ohr, Dohr, Lehr, Gehr, Goar

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You can see how Gohr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gohr family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gohr families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Gohr families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gohr's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gohr families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gohr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Gohr Family Occupations

What did your Gohr ancestors do for a living?

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Farmer
30%
Blacksmith
20%
Archetec & Builder
10%
Bricklayer
10%

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Gohr Historical Records

What Gohr family records will you find?

Census Record
There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gohr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gohr census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.
Search 1881 Canadian census records for Gohr
Passenger List
There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Gohr. 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 Card
There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gohr. For the veterans among your Gohr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gohr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gohr census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search 1881 Canadian census records for Gohr

Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Gohr. 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.

View all Gohr immigration records

Draft Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gohr. For the veterans among your Gohr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gohr military records

Gohr Life Expectancy

What is the average Gohr lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gohr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gohr in 1956 was 59, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gohr