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Gocke Family History

Gocke Surname Meaning

German (Göcke): see Goecke.

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


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Where is the Gocke family from?

You can see how Gocke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gocke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gocke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Gocke families living in Essex. This was about 65% of all the recorded Gocke's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Gocke families in 1891.
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What did your Gocke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gocke. 100% of Gocke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gocke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gocke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gocke 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 497 immigration records available for the last name Gocke. 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 716 military records available for the last name Gocke. For the veterans among your Gocke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gocke lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Gocke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gocke in 1951 was 40, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gocke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gocke 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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