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Goering Name Meaning

German (Göring):: variant of Gehring . topographic name derived from Slavic gora ‘mountain hill’. Compare Goring .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hoerig, Koering, Gering, Giering, Boening, Goehring, Doering, Gohring

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Where is the Goering family from?

You can see how Goering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goering family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goering families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 61 Goering families living in New York. This was about 28% of all the recorded Goering's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goering families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goering surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goering ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goering. 45% of Goering men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Goering women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goering were Salesman and New Worker. .

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    16%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Goering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goering 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Goering. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Goering. For the veterans among your Goering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goering lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Goering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Goering in 1941 was 71, and 81 in 2004.

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