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Goeman Family History

Goeman Surname Meaning

Dutch: from a short form of the medieval personal name Go(e)dman composed of the ancient Germanic elements gōd ‘good’ or god got ‘god’ + man ‘man’.

Americanized form of German Gömann or Goemann or Göhmann (see Gohman).

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


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Where is the Goeman family from?

You can see how Goeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Goeman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Goeman families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Goeman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goeman families in 1891.
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What did your Goeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goeman. 100% of Goeman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Goeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goeman 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 538 immigration records available for the last name Goeman. 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 408 military records available for the last name Goeman. For the veterans among your Goeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goeman lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Goeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Goeman in 1947 was 47, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goeman 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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