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Goehner Family History

Goehner Surname Meaning

Swiss German and German (Göhner): probably an occupational name for a tub maker.

It is derived from Middle High German gon, which means 'vat' or 'tub'.

The term 'container for liquids' further specifies the function of the tub maker.

Occupational names often reflect the trades or crafts of individuals in historical contexts.

This illustrates how language and profession are intertwined in naming conventions.

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


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Where is the Goehner family from?

You can see how Goehner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goehner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Goehner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Goehner family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Goehner's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Goehner families in 1891.
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What did your Goehner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goehner. 39% of Goehner men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Helper
    16%
  • Partner
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goehner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goehner 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Goehner. 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 245 military records available for the last name Goehner. For the veterans among your Goehner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goehner lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Goehner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Goehner in 1955 was 70, and 93 in 2004.

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