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Goergens Family History

Goergens 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: Goergen, Gorges, Mergens, Jergens, Goeres, Gergen, Juergens, Gerges

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Where is the Goergens family from?

You can see how Goergens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goergens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goergens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Goergens families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Goergens's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Goergens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goergens 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 Goergens ancestors do for a living?

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

What Goergens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Goergens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goergens 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Goergens. 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 144 military records available for the last name Goergens. For the veterans among your Goergens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goergens lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Goergens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Goergens in 1968 was 70, and 56 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goergens 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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