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Gophrener Family History

Gophrener 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: Goehner, Gordner, Goerner, Garner, Horner, Corner, Schreier, Cordner

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Where is the Gophrener family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gophrener 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 Gophrener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gophrener. 100% of Gophrener 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Gophrener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Gophrener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gophrener 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Gophrener. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gophrener. For the veterans among your Gophrener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gophrener lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1979, in the United States, Gophrener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gophrener in 1975 was 85, and 87 in 1979.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gophrener 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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