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Goehler Family History

Goehler Surname Meaning

German (Göhler): nickname for a person who howls from Middle High German goln ‘to howl yell’.

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


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Where is the Goehler family from?

You can see how Goehler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goehler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goehler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Goehler family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Goehler's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Goehler families in 1891.
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What did your Goehler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goehler. 29% of Goehler men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Goehler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goehler were Clerk and Helper.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Secretary
    29%
  • Helper
    29%

What Goehler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goehler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goehler 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Goehler. 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 284 military records available for the last name Goehler. For the veterans among your Goehler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goehler lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Goehler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Goehler in 1953 was 37, and 84 in 2004.

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