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Goeppinger Family History

Goeppinger 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: Coppinger, Kleppinger, Koppinger, Goetzinger, Eppinger, Goeringer

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Where is the Goeppinger family from?

You can see how Goeppinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goeppinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goeppinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Goeppinger families living in Ohio. This was about 64% of all the recorded Goeppinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Goeppinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goeppinger 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 Goeppinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goeppinger. 43% of Goeppinger men worked as an Owner and 100% of Goeppinger women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Owner
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Farm Manager
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Goeppinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 577 census records available for the last name Goeppinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goeppinger 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Goeppinger. 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 97 military records available for the last name Goeppinger. For the veterans among your Goeppinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goeppinger lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Goeppinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Goeppinger in 1950 was 44, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goeppinger 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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