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Goebner Family History

Goebner 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: Goenner, Goehner, Goerner, Grebner, Groebner, Grabner, Koerner

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Where is the Goebner family from?

You can see how Goebner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goebner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goebner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Goebner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Goebner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Goebner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Goebner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goebner 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Goebner. 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 47 military records available for the last name Goebner. For the veterans among your Goebner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goebner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1972, in the United States, Goebner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Goebner in 1966 was 58, and 60 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goebner 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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