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Goener Family History

Goener 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, Goeser, Goerner, Hoener, Gower, Garner, Horner

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Where is the Goener family from?

You can see how Goener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goener family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Goener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Goener family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goener's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Goener families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Goener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goener 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Goener. 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 25 military records available for the last name Goener. For the veterans among your Goener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goener lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1997, in the United States, Goener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Goener in 1983 was 90, and 96 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goener 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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