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Goepfrich Family History

Goepfrich 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: Goldrich, Helfrich, Gregorich, Goodrich, Gerich, Genrich, Hoeflich

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Where is the Goepfrich family from?

You can see how Goepfrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goepfrich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goepfrich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Goepfrich families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Goepfrich's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Goepfrich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goepfrich 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 Goepfrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Worker In Towel Factory was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goepfrich. 50% of Goepfrich women worked as a Worker In Towel Factory.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Worker In Towel Factory
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Goepfrich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Goepfrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goepfrich 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Goepfrich. 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 Goepfrich. For the veterans among your Goepfrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goepfrich lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Goepfrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Goepfrich in 1967 was 71, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goepfrich 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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