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Gockelman Family History

Gockelman 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: Bockelman, Ockerman, Lockerman, Deckelman, Brockelman, Fackelman

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Where is the Gockelman family from?

You can see how Gockelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gockelman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gockelman family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gockelman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gockelman families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Gockelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gockelman 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gockelman. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gockelman. For the veterans among your Gockelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gockelman lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1985, in the United States, Gockelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gockelman in 1982 was 79, and 87 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gockelman 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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