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Goeske Family History

Goeske 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, Noeske, Geske, Goeke, Goecke, Roeske, Gieske, Gorse, Goede

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Where is the Goeske family from?

You can see how Goeske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goeske family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goeske families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Goeske families living in Indiana. This was about 55% of all the recorded Goeske's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Goeske families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goeske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Goeske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goeske. 100% of Goeske women worked as a Waitress.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Goeske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Goeske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goeske 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Goeske. 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 60 military records available for the last name Goeske. For the veterans among your Goeske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goeske lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Goeske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Goeske in 1958 was 62, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goeske 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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