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Goeren Family History

Goeren 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: Goren, Goeres, Goergen, Goeden, Geren, Goeken, Green, Oren, Goewey

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Where is the Goeren family from?

You can see how Goeren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goeren family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goeren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Goeren families living in New Jersey. This was about 60% of all the recorded Goeren's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Goeren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goeren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Goeren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goeren 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Goeren. 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 51 military records available for the last name Goeren. For the veterans among your Goeren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goeren lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Goeren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Goeren in 1960 was 38, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goeren 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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