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Goericke Family History

Goericke 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: Gericke, Goerke, Goracke, Gerecke, Goedecke, Goecke, Grice, Roderick

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Where is the Goericke family from?

You can see how Goericke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goericke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goericke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Goericke families living in Missouri. This was about 80% of all the recorded Goericke's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Goericke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goericke 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 206 census records available for the last name Goericke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goericke 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Goericke. 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 64 military records available for the last name Goericke. For the veterans among your Goericke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goericke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Goericke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Goericke in 1968 was 52, and 44 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goericke 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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