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Goerndt Family History

Goerndt 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: Gerndt, Goerdt, Goerner, Berndt, Gornik, Wendt, Gobert, Gort, Herdt

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Where is the Goerndt family from?

You can see how Goerndt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goerndt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goerndt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Goerndt families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Goerndt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Goerndt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goerndt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goerndt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goerndt. 50% of Goerndt men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Goerndt women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Proprietor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Goerndt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goerndt 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Goerndt. 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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Draft Cards

There are 127 military records available for the last name Goerndt. For the veterans among your Goerndt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goerndt lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Goerndt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Goerndt in 1959 was 57, and 69 in 2003.

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