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Goehr Family History

Goehr 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: Gohr, Gehr, Loehr, Roehr, Woehr, Goehl, Boehm, Nohr, Gower, Kehr

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Where is the Goehr family from?

You can see how Goehr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goehr family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Goehr families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Goehr's in USA. California had the highest population of Goehr families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goehr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Goehr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goehr 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Goehr. 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 23 military records available for the last name Goehr. For the veterans among your Goehr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goehr lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Goehr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Goehr in 1978 was 76, and 97 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goehr 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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