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Goakey Family History

Goakey Surname 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: Oakey, Gokey, Goates, Gockel, Goewey, Goike, Oakes, Graney, Gosney

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Where is the Goakey family from?

You can see how Goakey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goakey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goakey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Goakey families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Goakey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Goakey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goakey 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 Goakey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goakey. 100% of Goakey 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Goakey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Goakey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goakey 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Goakey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 58 military records available for the last name Goakey. For the veterans among your Goakey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goakey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Goakey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Goakey in 1970 was 64, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goakey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goakey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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