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Goekler Family History

Goekler 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: Goeller, Geller, Roesler, Gockley, Goller, Gfeller, Giesler, Gaebler

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Where is the Goekler family from?

You can see how Goekler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goekler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Goekler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Goekler families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Goekler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Goekler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goekler 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 418 census records available for the last name Goekler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goekler 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Goekler. 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 49 military records available for the last name Goekler. For the veterans among your Goekler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goekler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Goekler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Goekler in 1962 was 73, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goekler 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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