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Goewert Family History

Goewert 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: Goedert, Gower, Goewey, Gobert, Gombert, Loewer, Goeser, Goshert

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Where is the Goewert family from?

You can see how Goewert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goewert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goewert families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Goewert families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goewert's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Goewert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goewert 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 Goewert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goewert. 45% of Goewert men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Goewert women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Shipping Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Goewert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Goewert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goewert 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Goewert. 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 35 military records available for the last name Goewert. For the veterans among your Goewert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goewert lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Goewert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Goewert in 1956 was 63, and 52 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goewert 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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