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Goessner Family History

Goessner 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: Gessner, Roessner, Moessner, Woessner, Glessner, Messner, Rossner

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Where is the Goessner family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goessner. 100% of Goessner 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 70 census records available for the last name Goessner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goessner 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Goessner. 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 9 military records available for the last name Goessner. For the veterans among your Goessner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goessner lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Goessner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Goessner in 1970 was 74, and 101 in 2000.

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