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Goemmer Family History

Goemmer 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: Gemmer, Sommer, Klemmer, Boehmer, Roemer, Germer, Emmer, Kemmer

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Where is the Goemmer family from?

You can see how Goemmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goemmer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Goemmer families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goemmer's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Goemmer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goemmer 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 Goemmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goemmer. 38% of Goemmer men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Salesman
    25%

What Goemmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Goemmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goemmer 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Goemmer. 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 117 military records available for the last name Goemmer. For the veterans among your Goemmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goemmer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Goemmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Goemmer in 1964 was 69, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goemmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goemmer 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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