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Goeckel Family History

Goeckel Surname Meaning

South German (Göckel): see Gockel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Goeckel family from?

You can see how Goeckel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goeckel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goeckel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Goeckel families living in New York. This was about 37% of all the recorded Goeckel's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Goeckel families in 1880.
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What did your Goeckel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goeckel. 40% of Goeckel men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Goeckel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goeckel were Barber and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Barber
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Goeckel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goeckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goeckel 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Goeckel. 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 467 military records available for the last name Goeckel. For the veterans among your Goeckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goeckel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Goeckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Goeckel in 1963 was 83, and 84 in 2004.

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