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Goehmann Family History

Goehmann 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: Ehmann, Lehmann, Goeman, Rehmann, Gohman, Ohmann, Lochmann, Poehlmann

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Where is the Goehmann family from?

You can see how Goehmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goehmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goehmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Goehmann families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Goehmann's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Goehmann families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Goehmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goehmann 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Goehmann. 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 32 military records available for the last name Goehmann. For the veterans among your Goehmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goehmann lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Goehmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Goehmann in 1953 was 49, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goehmann 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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