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Goether Family History

Goether 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: Goethe, Goetter, Grether, Roether, Koether, Rother, Lowther, Roethler

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Where is the Goether family from?

You can see how Goether families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goether family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Goether families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Goether family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Goether's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Goether families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Goether. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goether 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Goether. 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 11 military records available for the last name Goether. For the veterans among your Goether ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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