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Goessmann Family History

Goessmann 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: Rossmann, Tessmann, Gossman, Grossmann, Gressman, Oestmann, Gassmann

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Where is the Goessmann family from?

You can see how Goessmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goessmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goessmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Goessmann families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Goessmann's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Goessmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goessmann 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 135 census records available for the last name Goessmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goessmann 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Goessmann. 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 65 military records available for the last name Goessmann. For the veterans among your Goessmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goessmann lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Goessmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Goessmann in 1960 was 65, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goessmann 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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