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Goeckermann Family History

Goeckermann Name 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: Eckermann, Ockerman, Boeckmann, Ackermann, Lockerman, Heckerman

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Goeckermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goeckermann 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Goeckermann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 9 military records available for the last name Goeckermann. For the veterans among your Goeckermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goeckermann lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Goeckermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Goeckermann in 1969 was 80, and 81 in 2002.

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