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Goenne Family History

Goenne 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, Senne, Genn, Goede, Henne, Sonne, Ronne, Greene, Bonne

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Where is the Goenne family from?

You can see how Goenne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goenne family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goenne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Goenne families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Goenne's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Goenne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goenne 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 Goenne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goenne. 100% of Goenne 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Goenne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goenne 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Goenne. 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 79 military records available for the last name Goenne. For the veterans among your Goenne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goenne lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Goenne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Goenne in 1965 was 77, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goenne 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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