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Gohrke Family History

Gohrke 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, Gohlke, Lohrke, Gehrke, Gohr, Gore, Gorse, Goike, Borke

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Where is the Gohrke family from?

You can see how Gohrke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gohrke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gohrke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Gohrke families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Gohrke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gohrke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gohrke 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 Gohrke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gohrke. 100% of Gohrke men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gohrke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Gohrke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gohrke 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Gohrke. 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 92 military records available for the last name Gohrke. For the veterans among your Gohrke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gohrke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Gohrke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gohrke in 1962 was 57, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gohrke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gohrke 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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