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Goca Family History

Goca 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: Goda, Goya, Gola, Goch, Toca, Gora, Coca, Roca, Goga, Koca

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Where is the Goca family from?

You can see how Goca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goca family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Goca families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 9 Goca families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goca's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Goca families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goca 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 227 census records available for the last name Goca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goca 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Goca. 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 57 military records available for the last name Goca. For the veterans among your Goca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goca lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2000, in the United States, Goca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Goca in 1956 was 35, and 37 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goca 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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