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Goehman Family History

Goehman 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: Goeman, Gohman, Gehman, German, Goodman, Gorman, Rothman, Goman

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Where is the Goehman family from?

You can see how Goehman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goehman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goehman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Goehman families living in Missouri. This was about 80% of all the recorded Goehman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Goehman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goehman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Goehman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Goehman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goehman 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 Goehman. 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 17 military records available for the last name Goehman. For the veterans among your Goehman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goehman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Goehman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Goehman in 1956 was 57, and 79 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goehman 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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