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Gokel Family History

Gokel 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: Gockel, Godel, Gobel, Goel, Yokel, Gogel, Gokey, Borel, Gabel, Gower

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Where is the Gokel family from?

You can see how Gokel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gokel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gokel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Gokel families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Gokel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gokel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gokel 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 Gokel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gokel. 100% of Gokel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gokel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Gokel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gokel 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Gokel. 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 117 military records available for the last name Gokel. For the veterans among your Gokel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gokel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Gokel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gokel in 1960 was 42, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gokel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gokel 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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