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Goehring Family History

Goehring Name Meaning

German (Göhring): see Gehring .

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


Similar surnames: Gohring, Moehring, Doehring, Gehring, Gering, Gearing, Goering

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Where is the Goehring family from?

You can see how Goehring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goehring family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Goehring families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Goehring families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Goehring's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Goehring families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goehring surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Goehring ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goehring. 34% of Goehring men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Goehring women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goehring were Farming and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Goehring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goehring 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Goehring. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Goehring. For the veterans among your Goehring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goehring lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Goehring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Goehring in 1953 was 41, and 72 in 2004.

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