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Goringer Family History

Goringer 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: Garinger, Foringer, Geringer, Goeringer, Springer, Beringer, Ringer

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Where is the Goringer family from?

You can see how Goringer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goringer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Goringer families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there were 2 Goringer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Goringer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goringer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goringer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goringer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goringer. 100% of Goringer men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Goringer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goringer 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Goringer. 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 118 military records available for the last name Goringer. For the veterans among your Goringer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goringer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Goringer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Goringer in 1971 was 67, and 54 in 2004.

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