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Gocka Family History

Gocka 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: Gorka, Gocke, Cocke, Lock, Rock, Mock, Hock, Gockel, Glock, Goda

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Where is the Gocka family from?

You can see how Gocka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gocka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gocka families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gocka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gocka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gocka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Gocka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gocka 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gocka. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gocka. For the veterans among your Gocka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gocka lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Gocka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gocka in 1988 was 96, and 37 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gocka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gocka 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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