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Goeringer Family History

Goeringer Surname Meaning

German (Göringer): variant of Göring (see Goering).

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


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Where is the Goeringer family from?

You can see how Goeringer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goeringer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goeringer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Goeringer family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Goeringer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goeringer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goeringer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goeringer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goeringer. 40% of Goeringer men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Painter
    7%

What Goeringer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 890 census records available for the last name Goeringer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goeringer 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Goeringer. 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 217 military records available for the last name Goeringer. For the veterans among your Goeringer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goeringer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Goeringer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Goeringer in 1956 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

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