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Goerl Family History

Goerl 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: Gerl, Goel, Goers, Hoerl, Goehl, Gower, Gehl, Gero, Noel, Gohr

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Where is the Goerl family from?

You can see how Goerl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goerl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goerl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Goerl families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Goerl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goerl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goerl 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 Goerl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goerl. 38% of Goerl men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Goerl women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goerl were Clerk and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Goerl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 693 census records available for the last name Goerl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goerl 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Goerl. 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 157 military records available for the last name Goerl. For the veterans among your Goerl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goerl lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Goerl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Goerl in 1962 was 53, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goerl 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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