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Gokenbach Family History

Gokenbach 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: Odenbach, Rosenbach, Rockenbach, Eisenbach, Gronbach, Achenbach

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Where is the Gokenbach family from?

You can see how Gokenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gokenbach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gokenbach families living in Missouri. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gokenbach's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gokenbach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gokenbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Gokenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gokenbach 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Gokenbach. 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 33 military records available for the last name Gokenbach. For the veterans among your Gokenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gokenbach lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Gokenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gokenbach in 1965 was 74, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gokenbach 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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