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Goellwer Family History

Goellwer 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: Goellner, Goeller, Geller, Goller, Gfeller, Gellner, Toellner

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Where is the Goellwer family from?

You can see how Goellwer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goellwer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goellwer family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Goellwer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Goellwer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Goellwer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goellwer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Goellwer. 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 military records available for the last name Goellwer. For the veterans among your Goellwer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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