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Goeller Family History

Goeller Surname Meaning

South German (Göller): variant of Geller

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


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Where is the Goeller family from?

You can see how Goeller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goeller family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Goeller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Goeller family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Goeller's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Goeller families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goeller 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 Goeller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goeller. 17% of Goeller men worked as a Farmer and 33% of Goeller women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goeller were Farming and Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    33%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Operator
    12%

What Goeller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Goeller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goeller 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 918 immigration records available for the last name Goeller. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Goeller. For the veterans among your Goeller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goeller lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Goeller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Goeller in 1956 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goeller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goeller 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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