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Goethner Family History

Goethner 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: Goehner, Boehner, Roethler, Goethe, Goellner, Goenner, Gonthier

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Where is the Goethner family from?

You can see how Goethner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goethner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goethner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Goethner families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Goethner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goethner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Goethner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goethner 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Goethner. 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 3 military records available for the last name Goethner. For the veterans among your Goethner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goethner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Goethner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Goethner in 1966 was 77, and 95 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goethner 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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