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Goehrig Family History

Goehrig 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: Roehrig, Gehrig, Goehring, Rehrig, Gehring, Gohring, Hoerig, Goering

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Where is the Goehrig family from?

You can see how Goehrig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goehrig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Goehrig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Goehrig family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goehrig's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Goehrig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goehrig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Goehrig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Treasurer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goehrig. 34% of Goehrig men worked as a Treasurer and 100% of Goehrig women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Treasurer
    34%
  • Sales Manager
    34%
  • Manager
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Goehrig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 642 census records available for the last name Goehrig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goehrig 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Goehrig. 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 248 military records available for the last name Goehrig. For the veterans among your Goehrig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goehrig lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Goehrig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Goehrig in 1959 was 60, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goehrig 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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