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Gok Family History

Gok Surname Meaning

Cantonese form of the Chinese surname 嶽 see Yue (1).

From a male given name deriving from gök ‘sky’ traditionally one of the names of the six sons of the first Turkish ruler (Khan) Oğuz.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Gok families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gok family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gok families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gok families living in California. This was about 83% of all the recorded Gok's in USA. California had the highest population of Gok families in 1880.
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There are 143 census records available for the last name Gok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gok 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Gok. 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 41 military records available for the last name Gok. For the veterans among your Gok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gok lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Gok life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gok in 1974 was 79, and 73 in 1999.

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