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Goerken Family History

Goerken 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: Goerke, Gerken, Goergen, Goedken, Goeken, Goren, Morken, Sterken

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Where is the Goerken family from?

You can see how Goerken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goerken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Goerken families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Goerken's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Goerken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goerken 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 21 census records available for the last name Goerken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goerken 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Goerken. 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 Goerken. For the veterans among your Goerken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goerken lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Goerken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Goerken in 1964 was 48, and 66 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goerken 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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