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Goske Family History

Goske 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: Goike, Gosse, Roske, Gose, Koske, Geske, Goeke, Guske, Gocke, Cocke

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Where is the Goske family from?

You can see how Goske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goske family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Goske families living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Goske's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Goske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goske 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 Goske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Milling were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goske. 100% of Goske men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Goske women worked as a Milling.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Milling
    100%

What Goske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Goske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goske 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Goske. 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 109 military records available for the last name Goske. For the veterans among your Goske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goske lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Goske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Goske in 1955 was 52, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goske 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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