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Goennessen Family History

Goennessen 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: Tennessen, Tonnessen, Tonnesen, Von Essen, Johannessen, Fennessey

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Where is the Goennessen family from?

You can see how Goennessen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goennessen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Goennessen family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Goennessen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Goennessen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Goennessen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goennessen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Goennessen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Goennessen. For the veterans among your Goennessen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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