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Goery Family History

Goery 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: Gery, Gory, Goers, Gorry, Geery, Gower, Geary, Dery, Goody, Goy

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Where is the Goery family from?

You can see how Goery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goery family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Goery families living in Ohio. This was about 64% of all the recorded Goery's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Goery families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goery 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 Goery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goery. 100% of Goery men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Goery women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Goery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Goery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goery 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Goery. 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 54 military records available for the last name Goery. For the veterans among your Goery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goery lifespan?

Average Goery life expectancy in 1964 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goery 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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