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Gokeler Family History

Gokeler 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: Boteler, Goller, Goeser, Goelzer, Goeller, Ikeler, Cokeley, Vogeler

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Where is the Gokeler family from?

You can see how Gokeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gokeler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gokeler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gokeler families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gokeler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gokeler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Gokeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gokeler 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Gokeler. 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 20 military records available for the last name Gokeler. For the veterans among your Gokeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gokeler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Gokeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gokeler in 1966 was 75, and 99 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gokeler 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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