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Goehl Family History

Goehl Surname Meaning

German (Göhl): see Gohl.

Germanized form (Göhl) of Sorbian Góły Polish Goły ‘bald’ (see Golly) and of their shortened form Goł.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Goehl family from?

You can see how Goehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goehl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goehl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Goehl families living in Wisconsin. This was about 30% of all the recorded Goehl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Goehl families in 1880.
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What did your Goehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goehl. 50% of Goehl men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Goehl women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goehl were Farm Laborer and Stenographer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Goehl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 951 census records available for the last name Goehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goehl 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Goehl. 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 170 military records available for the last name Goehl. For the veterans among your Goehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goehl lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Goehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Goehl in 1955 was 32, and 67 in 2004.

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