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Gohler Family History

Gohler 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: Ohler, Pohler, Goller, Kohler, Gehler, Bohler, Wohler, Mohler, Hohler

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Where is the Gohler family from?

You can see how Gohler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gohler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gohler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gohler families living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gohler's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Gohler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gohler 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 Gohler ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Gohler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 736 census records available for the last name Gohler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gohler 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Gohler. 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 600 military records available for the last name Gohler. For the veterans among your Gohler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gohler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Gohler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gohler in 1965 was 53, and 84 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gohler 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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