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Goeck Family History

Goeck 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: Boeck, Gieck, Geck, Hoeck, Goecke, Moeck, Koeck, Beck, Heck, Lock

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Where is the Goeck family from?

You can see how Goeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goeck family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Goeck families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Goeck families living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goeck's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Goeck families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goeck 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 180 census records available for the last name Goeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goeck 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Goeck. 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 26 military records available for the last name Goeck. For the veterans among your Goeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goeck lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1980, in the United States, Goeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Goeck in 1967 was 77, and 79 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goeck 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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