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Goering Family History

Goering Surname Meaning

German (Göring):: variant of Gehring. topographic name derived from Slavic gora ‘mountain hill’. Compare Goring.

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


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Where is the Goering family from?

You can see how Goering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goering family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goering families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Goering families living in London. This was about 73% of all the recorded Goering's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goering families in 1891.
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What did your Goering ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goering. 100% of Goering 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 9,000 census records available for the last name Goering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goering 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Goering. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Goering. For the veterans among your Goering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goering lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Goering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Goering in 1941 was 71, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goering 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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