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Goerher Family History

Goerher 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: Goerner, Koerner, Germer, Boerger, Koecher, Goerke, Gerber, Boerner

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Where is the Goerher family from?

You can see how Goerher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goerher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goerher family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goerher's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Goerher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goerher 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 8 census records available for the last name Goerher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goerher 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Goerher. 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 2 military records available for the last name Goerher. For the veterans among your Goerher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goerher lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goerher

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