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Goucke Family History

Goucke 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: Goecke, Gocke, Cocke, Gockel, Gluck, Goike, Bouche, Grulke, Hucke

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Where is the Goucke family from?

You can see how Goucke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goucke family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Goucke families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goucke's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Goucke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goucke 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 220 census records available for the last name Goucke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goucke 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 Goucke. 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 3 military records available for the last name Goucke. For the veterans among your Goucke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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