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Goenner Family History

Goenner Surname Meaning

North German (Gönner): from the personal name Gönner a variant of Gunter composed of the elements gund ‘battle’ + hari heri ‘army’.

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


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Where is the Goenner family from?

You can see how Goenner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goenner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Goenner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Goenner families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goenner's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Goenner families in 1891.
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What did your Goenner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goenner. 100% of Goenner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goenner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goenner 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Goenner. 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 151 military records available for the last name Goenner. For the veterans among your Goenner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goenner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Goenner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Goenner in 1965 was 80, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goenner 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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