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Goessman Family History

Goessman 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: Gossman, Gressman, Goeman, Mossman, Grassman, Pressman, Messman

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Where is the Goessman family from?

You can see how Goessman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goessman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goessman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Goessman families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Goessman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Goessman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goessman 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 Goessman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goessman. 100% of Goessman men worked as a Foreman.

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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

  • Foreman
    100%

What Goessman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Goessman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goessman 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Goessman. 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 59 military records available for the last name Goessman. For the veterans among your Goessman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goessman lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Goessman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Goessman in 1947 was 43, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goessman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goessman 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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